Description
Central Alabama Water (CAW) is seeking a qualified chemical supplier to provide liquid ferric sulfate (12‑12.5 % Fe³⁺) for its water‑treatment plants during calendar year 2027. The contract will be a one‑year, firm‑price agreement with optional two‑year extensions, requiring the vendor to ship bulk truckloads on a 48‑hour notice, meet strict delivery windows, and furnish NSF‑60 certification, laboratory analyses, and sealed‑truck procedures. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with all costs (product, freight, surcharges, taxes) included in a per‑pound price for dry ferric iron.
• Product requirement: Liquid ferric sulfate meeting AWWA B40614, NSF‑60 certified, produced from virgin iron ore.
• Estimated quantity: 2,700,000 dry pounds of Fe³⁺ for 2027 (not a purchase commitment).
• Delivery logistics: Bulk truckloads to two CAW plants (Putnam Filter Plant – Birmingham, AL; Shades Mountain Filter Plant – Vestavia, AL) within 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CT, sealed, weight‑ticket verified, driver must hold U.S. citizen HazMat CDL.
• Pricing model: Fixed per‑pound price for dry ferric iron inclusive of freight and all surcharges; price adjustments require 45‑day notice.
• Contract terms: 1‑year (Jan 1 2027–Dec 31 2027) with up to two additional one‑year extensions and a month‑to‑month continuation thereafter; performance security/bond requirements apply.