Hydrofluosilicic Acid: October 18, 2022

This procurement seeks to extend the supply of hydrofluosilicic acid for Central Alabama Water’s water‑fluoridation program throughout calendar year 2023. The agency requires 1,068,000 lb of the chemical, and two vendors submitted priced bids. Univar USA Inc. offered the lowest unit price of $0.30 per pound, totaling $320,400, and was identified as the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder. The contract is structured as a unit‑price agreement covering the full year, with the bid solicitation dated October 18 2022. No explicit start, end, or renewal dates are provided, and agency contact details are absent from the excerpt. • Scope: Supply of 1,068,000 lb of hydrofluosilicic acid for 2023. • Pricing: $0.30 / lb (Univar) vs. $0.4375 / lb (Pencco). • Procurement method: Open competition with two responsive bids; award anticipated to Univar USA Inc.