Chemical Bid Tab 2023-2024-FINAL

The City of Fort Smith awarded a multi‑vendor contract to supply its water‑treatment and wastewater‑treatment plants for fiscal year 2023‑2024. The contract covers a comprehensive portfolio of chemicals—including hydrated lime, liquid chlorine, ferric sulfate, polymers, activated carbon, sodium hypochlorite, calcium nitrate, soda ash, fluorosilicic acid, and peracetic acid—each priced per unit (ton, pound, gallon, etc.) and delivered within tight lead‑times. Procurement was conducted via a mixed approach: competitive bidding for many items, negotiated regional‑supplier pricing for others, and sole‑source awards where justified. The contract’s effective period runs from October 1 2023 to September 30 2024, with the City retaining the right to adjust prices quarterly. Key points include: • Multiple vendors were awarded specific line‑items, reflecting a strategy to diversify supply sources and mitigate risk. • All chemicals must meet NSF‑60 and relevant AWWA specifications, and each delivery must be accompanied by a certified weight ticket and a Certificate of Analysis at no cost to the City. • Late‑delivery penalties of up to 5 % of the invoice amount apply, and the City may procure elsewhere for non‑performance, emphasizing the importance of reliability and service quality.