3000 Tons (More or Less) of Liquid Carbon Dioxide

The City of Toledo’s Department of Public Utilities is seeking a supplier to provide approximately 3,000 tons of high‑purity liquid carbon dioxide for water‑treatment applications. The product must meet NSF/ANSI 60 certification, have specific moisture and hydrocarbon limits, and be delivered in sealed bulk tank trucks with the ability to move up to 100 tons within a five‑day window after notice. Bidders must submit a full bid package through the PlanetBids e‑procurement portal, including required certifications, insurance, a bid guaranty, and various affidavits. The contract term is up to three years with two optional one‑year renewals, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive price after compliance review. • Quantity: ~3,000 tons liquid CO₂ (±) for drinking‑water purification. • Technical specs: ≥99.97 % liquid purity, ≥99.5 % gas purity, moisture < 20 ppm, hydrocarbons < 50 ppm, sulfur < 0.5 ppm. • Delivery: Specialized sealed tank trucks, 100 tons per 5‑day notice, site safety inspection required. • Mandatory documents: Bid guaranty, ANSI/NSF 60 certification, AWWA B510‑18 compliance affidavit, safety data sheets, insurance, living‑wage affidavit, etc. • Evaluation: Lowest and best price, with local‑preference considerations.