Powdered Activated Carbon: October 18, 2022

Central Alabama Water’s Purchasing Department issued a competitive solicitation for the annual supply of approximately 75,000 lb of commercial powdered activated carbon to support water‑treatment operations. Four vendors submitted bids, and the evaluation identified a lowest responsible and responsive bidder, though the awardee is not named in the excerpt. Prices were quoted on a per‑pound basis, ranging from $0.94 to $1.86, resulting in total contract values between $70,500 and $139,500. The procurement was marked as a minority‑vendor award and followed a full and open competition process. • Annual requirement: ~75 k lb of powdered activated carbon • Unit‑price bids: $0.94‑$1.86 per lb (total $70.5k‑$139.5k) • Four qualified bidders; award designation not disclosed • Minority‑vendor award indicated; price validity tied to calendar year 2021