Chemicals, Liquid Polyaluminum Chloride / DSR-ARPA

The City of Worcester’s Department of Sustainability & Resilience is procuring liquid polyaluminum chloride (PAC) for water treatment at the Indian Lake Dosing Station. The contract is a one‑year, ARPA‑funded supply agreement with a single vendor, Holland Company, for an estimated 10,000 gallons of PAC at a unit price of $3.33 per gallon, totaling $33,300. Deliveries must be made in bulk (2,000‑5,000‑gallon truckloads) within 1‑3 days of order issuance, with strict compliance to ANSI/AWWA B408‑18, NSF/ANSI 60, and security protocols. The solicitation follows a sealed‑bid process, and the contract may be optionally renewed for a second year at the City’s discretion. • Scope: Provide and deliver liquid PAC meeting specific chemical and certification standards. • Quantity & Delivery: Approx. 10,000 gal annually; bulk deliveries with driver verification and security tagging. • Terms: Fixed unit price, one‑year term, optional renewal, required insurance, and compliance with Buy‑American/ARPA regulations.