Sodium Hypochlorite & Sodium Bisulfite Supply

This contract is a 12‑month supply agreement for two wastewater‑treatment chemicals—15 % sodium hypochlorite and ≈40 % sodium bisulfite—delivered to the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority in Rockford, Illinois. The agency will purchase roughly 125,000 gallons of hypochlorite and 23,000 gallons of bisulfite per year, with deliveries made in tank trucks or returnable totes within a 48‑hour window after request. The solicitation required a $5,000 bid bond per chemical, a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract price, and compliance with DOT, ICC, and EPA handling standards. Bidders submitted technical proposals by Jan 30 2026 and entered a reverse‑auction in early February, after which Rowell Chemical Corp and PVS Chemical were awarded the respective supplies. The contract may be extended for up to two additional one‑year periods, subject to mutual agreement and a 60‑day price‑adjustment notice. • Supplies: 15 % sodium hypochlorite (≈125 k gal/yr) and ~40 % sodium bisulfite (≈23 k gal/yr). • Delivery: Tank trucks or 200‑300 gal totes; deliveries Mon‑Fri 7 am‑3 pm, 48‑hour response time. • Bonds & Insurance: $5k bid bond per chemical; 100 % performance bond; required general liability, auto, workers’ comp, and umbrella coverage.