Description
The Central Alabama Water Purchasing Department issued a competitive bid for the annual supply of liquid chlorine (≈ 600,000 lb) in 300‑ to 2,000‑lb cylinders, with pricing fixed for the 2022 calendar year. Two qualified vendors responded—Brenntag Mid‑South and Harcros Chemicals—and the evaluation indicates a minority‑owned, new‑vendor award, though the specific awardee is not identified. The contract will cover the utility’s chlorine needs for water treatment and is structured on a per‑pound unit price, with an estimated total spend of roughly $387‑$390 k.
• Bid opening/evaluation date: August 12 2021
• Expected annual volume: ~600,000 lb of liquid chlorine
• Unit price: $0.645 – $0.65 per pound; total budget ≈ $388k
• Two responsive bidders; award pending board approval; minority‑vendor and new‑vendor criteria satisfied.