Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Bisulfite Supply for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

The City of Chico is seeking bids for the supply of Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Bisulfite for the Water Pollution Control Plant. The contract is for a period of one year, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The estimated quantity of Sodium Hypochlorite required is 325,000 gallons, and the estimated quantity of Sodium Bisulfite required is 135,000 gallons. The bid was awarded to Univar, with a total price of $568,750 for Sodium Hypochlorite and $269,325 for Sodium Bisulfite. • The contract requires the supplier to provide the chemicals in 5,000-gallon bulk lots. • The City of Chico reserves the right to reject any bid that fails to meet the bid requirements. • The contract is subject to a 5% local vendor preference. • The supplier is required to furnish evidence of insurance coverage. • The City of Chico will pay the California use tax on goods purchased from an out-of-state vendor.