Sodium Bisulfite, 38-40%, NaHSO3

The City of Mesa issued a requirements‑type solicitation for the supply of sodium bisulfite (38‑40 % NaHSO₃) to be used in its water‑treatment facilities. The contract is structured as a 6‑month, multi‑award, unit‑price agreement where the two lowest‑priced, responsive, and responsible vendors will receive purchase orders on an as‑needed basis. All costs (including freight, insurance, and handling) must be bundled into the per‑gallon price, and the City will evaluate bids solely on price after confirming compliance with technical specifications. • Scope: Provide sodium bisulfite in bulk (2‑in. hose) and/or 4,700‑gal containers, delivered weekdays to multiple water‑reclamation plants in Mesa and Gilbert, AZ. • Award: Two vendors (Thatcher Company of Arizona Inc and Univar Solutions USA, LLC) share the work, with the primary contractor expected to receive roughly 75 % of orders. • Financials: Combined award value $98,000; pricing submitted on a per‑gallon basis (≈ $2.14‑$2.59/gal). • Terms: 6‑month contract, net‑30 payment, unit‑price pricing, no fuel surcharges, mandatory insurance, and compliance with Arizona procurement regulations.