2020-2021 Chemical Bid Tabulation

This contract establishes a fiscal‑year (FY 2020‑2021) framework for the City of Fort Smith to procure a comprehensive portfolio of water‑ and wastewater‑treatment chemicals from multiple commercial suppliers. The agreement covers more than twenty distinct chemical products—ranging from hydrated lime and liquid chlorine to polymers, activated carbon, and various acids and bases—each priced on a unit‑basis. The bid tabulation lists dozens of vendors, with several items marked as awarded, indicating a multiple‑award structure where different chemicals are sourced from different suppliers. Key procedural milestones include Board Resolution 105‑20 (August 18 2020) and Ordinance 73‑20 (approval of the negotiated liquid‑chlorine price). The contract runs from 1 Sept 2020 through 31 Aug 2021, with no explicit renewal provisions noted. • Scope: Supply of >20 water‑treatment chemicals for municipal water and wastewater facilities. • Procurement method: Full and open competition with multiple vendors receiving awards for individual line items. • Pricing: Unit‑price based (e.g., $280/ton hydrated lime, $860/ton liquid chlorine) with documented price adjustments (increases and decreases) for specific vendors. • Governance: Authorized by City Board Resolution 105‑20 and Ordinance 73‑20; no total contract dollar ceiling disclosed.