Description
The City of Austin is seeking bids for the provision of 3-inch calcium hypochlorite tablets and calcium hypochlorite granules to support Austin Water treatment operations. The contract will be for an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to three additional 12-month periods. The contractor must be an authorized dealer/reseller of the products, have a minimum of three years of experience supplying calcium hypochlorite products to municipal water, wastewater, industrial, or similar facilities, and be capable of providing product traceability documentation. The contractor must also follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements and ensure that all products delivered are manufactured in accordance with applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards.
Some key points to consider are:
• The contractor must provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with each delivery.
• The contractor must package all materials in accordance with recognized industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• The contractor must ensure that all products delivered are certified to National Science Foundation (NSF)/ANSI Standard 60, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects, when utilized in potable water applications.
• The contractor must deliver products within 14 calendar days after the order is placed, or as mutually agreed upon between the contractor and the contract manager or designee.
• The city reserves the right to reject any shipment containing damaged containers, contaminated product, excessive broken tablets, moisture intrusion, or materials that fail to meet the specifications of this contract.