2012-2013 Chemical Bid Tabulation

The City of Fort Smith’s 2012‑2013 Chemical Bid Tabulation documents the outcome of an open‑competition procurement for a wide range of water‑ and wastewater‑treatment chemicals. The tabulation lists 36 line‑items covering lime products, oxidizers, disinfectants, polymers, and specialty chemicals. Five vendors are explicitly identified as awardees: AR Lime Co., Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Thatcher Company, US Lime Co‑St. Clair, and Water Tech, Inc., each receiving a check‑mark next to their quoted price. Prices are presented as unit rates (e.g., $222.31 for hydrated lime) but quantities and total contract value are not disclosed. The procurement was approved by City Board Resolution R‑186‑12, and the tabulation itself is dated August 14 2012. No contact details, contract dates, or renewal terms are included in the excerpt. • Scope: Procurement of dozens of chemicals used for pH control, coagulation, disinfection, polymer dosing, and corrosion inhibition in municipal water and wastewater treatment. • Competition: Full open competition with multiple regional and national suppliers submitting bids; five vendors were awarded specific items. • Pricing: Unit‑price format; individual prices range from under $1 to several hundred dollars per unit, with internal coding symbols (T, G, #) indicating pricing categories. • Governance: Managed by the City of Fort Smith Purchasing Department, approved by the City Board of Directors (Resolution R‑186‑12). • Data Gaps: No contract ID, start/end dates, total contract value, or vendor contact information are provided in the available material.