This contract is a competitive bid for the supply of 15 % sodium‑hypochlorite solution to Four Rivers Sanitation Authority’s treatment plant in Rockford, Illinois. The agency will purchase approximately 125,000 gallons annually, delivered in tanker loads of up to 4,500 gallons, with strict weighing, sampling, and safety‑data‑sheet requirements. The award went to Rowell Chemical Corporation at a unit price of $2.0473 per gallon, with the base contract term running from 1 May 2023 to 30 Apr 2024 and up to two one‑year renewal options. Key contractual obligations include bid security, performance and payment bonds, and extensive insurance coverage.
• Product: 15 % sodium‑hypochlorite (≥ 15 % available chlorine, specific gravity ≥ 1.20)
• Delivery: ≤ 4,500‑gallon tanker, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Mon‑Fri, 48‑hour PO response
• Pricing: Unit‑price per gallon; awarded price $2.0473/gal (firm quarterly)
• Bonds/Insurance: 10 % bid security; 100 % performance & payment bonds; $1 M GL, $1 M auto, $2 M umbrella, etc.
• Term: 12‑month base period with up to two optional 1‑year extensions.