Description
The City of Fort Smith issued a municipal bid for FY 2024‑2025 covering a comprehensive list of water‑ and wastewater‑treatment chemicals. The bid catalogues unit prices for over two‑dozen chemical items (e.g., hydrated lime, liquid chlorine, potassium permanganate, activated carbon, calcium nitrate) and records competitive statistics such as number of bids (234) and high‑low spread. The contract period runs from 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2025, pending final board approval on 3 Sep 2024. No single vendor has yet been awarded the contract; the bid remains in the award‑review stage. This opportunity is relevant for suppliers of industrial chemicals, especially those serving municipal water utilities, who can meet continuous annual delivery requirements and compete on unit‑price terms.
• Scope: Supply of a full suite of water‑treatment chemicals for a one‑year period.
• Procurement: Open competition with unit‑price pricing; no sole‑source or set‑aside designations noted.
• Status: Awaiting board approval; no awardee identified.