Annual Sodium Bisulfite Solution Supply

This contract is a sealed‑bid, single‑source award for the annual supply of 40 % sodium bisulfite solution, a chemical used to de‑chlorinate treated effluent at a water reclamation district in Rockford, Illinois. The district purchases the liquid chemical in returnable plastic totes, requires strict concentration and contaminant limits, and expects delivery within 48 hours of a purchase order. Bids were submitted by March 5 2019, and Viking Chemical Company was awarded the 12‑month base period at a unit price of $1.65 per gallon. The contract mandates full insurance coverage, adherence to DOT and ICC delivery standards, and a $50 per tote penalty for unrecoverable containers. • Product: 40 % sodium bisulfite solution (≈23,000 gal/year). • Pricing: $1.65 per gallon, firm for the entire 12‑month term, FOB district. • Delivery: Within 48 hours of PO, Monday‑Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., no deliveries on district holidays. • Insurance: Minimum $1 M general liability, $1 M auto, $2 M umbrella, additional insured status. • Evaluation: Based on responsiveness and responsibility; no bond required.