Ferric or Ferrous Chloride

This solicitation seeks the supply of ferric (FeCl₃) or ferrous (FeCl₂) chloride meeting strict chemical and physical specifications for use by the City of Grand Junction. Vendors are required to deliver material that conforms to concentration, specific gravity, suspended solids, and acidity parameters outlined in the bid documents and to submit pricing per ton. Three vendors submitted bids (Kemira Water Solutions, OFS Inc., and Thatcher Company) with unit costs ranging from $838 to $1,330 per ton, while one vendor (Univar USA) indicated a no‑bid. The agency will evaluate compliance with the technical specifications and award the contract based on price and suitability. • Required product: Ferric or Ferrous Chloride meeting detailed concentration and purity limits. • Pricing: Unit cost per ton; total cost values between roughly $92 k and $180 k indicated. • Vendors: Three competitive bids received; evaluation pending.