Description
The City of Cincinnati is seeking qualified vendors to supply Sodium Hexametaphosphate (both dry granular and 36% liquid forms) for the Greater Cincinnati Water Works under an electronic Invitation to Bid. The contract runs from February 1 2027 to July 31 2027 with up to three optional six‑month renewals. Bidders must submit electronic bids, required certifications, a 24‑hour contact number, samples, and a bid bond equal to 10 % of the total bid. Pricing is firm for the initial six‑month period and may be adjusted thereafter based on the Producer Price Index. Delivery is FOB destination with the contractor responsible for all freight and compliance with ANSI/NSF‑60/61 standards for potable‑water chemicals.
• Commodity: Sodium Hexametaphosphate (dry granular & 36 % liquid)
• Contract period: 6 months (Feb 1 2027 – Jul 31 2027) with up to three 6‑month extensions
• Bid submission: Electronic only, due 10/01/2026 12:00 PM ET
• Mandatory items: Completed Volume 2 forms, sample submission, Letter of Good Standing, 24‑hour contact, bid bond (≥10 % of bid)
• Delivery locations: GCWW Charles M. Bolton Plant (dry) and Richard Miller Treatment Plant (liquid)
• Certifications: ANSI/NSF‑60/61 compliance, notarized affidavit, SDS, DEI 147 form, good‑standing verification
• Evaluation criteria: Cost‑effectiveness, price, compliance, delivery time, ordering ease