Ferric Sulfate

This contract concerns the procurement of ferric sulfate (Fe+++ sulfate) to meet Central Alabama Water’s annual chemical demand of roughly 2.475 million dry pounds for the 2021 fiscal year. The agency issued a bid (BID19‑05‑16(B)) that opened on October 30 2019, received two responsive offers, and selected Kemira as the lowest‑priced responsible vendor at $1.17 per dry pound, for a total contract value of about $2.9 million. The award is a single‑year, firm‑price, unit‑price agreement intended to secure the chemical supply for the calendar year 2021, with the board’s approval sought via an extension request submitted July 30 2021. • Product: Ferric sulfate (Fe+++ sulfate), 2,475,000 dry lb required for 2021. • Vendors: Kemira (selected) and Altivia Chemicals (competitor). • Financials: $1.17 / lb (Kemira) → $2,895,750 total; $1.33 / lb (Altivia) → $3,291,750 total. • Procurement method: Full and open competition, single‑award, unit‑price contract. • Duration: Calendar year 2021 (approximately 1 year).