RFB: Liquid Aluminum Sulfate for the Water Treatment Plants

This contract is a municipal procurement by the City of Mission, Texas, for the supply of liquid aluminum sulfate to be used in its water‑treatment plants. The solicitation (RFB 26‑315‑03‑11) called for delivery of 3,950,000 lb of the chemical, with a tight delivery window of 3–5 days after award. Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC was selected as the lowest responsible bidder, offering a unit price of $0.0965 per pound, for an estimated total contract value of about $381 k. The agreement includes optional one‑year renewals with a 5‑6 % price escalation. • Scope – Provide 3,950,000 lb of liquid aluminum sulfate for municipal water‑treatment. • Pricing – Unit‑price basis ($0.0965 /lb), total ≈ $381 k. • Delivery – 3–5 days after award; strict performance schedule. • Renewal – Up to two one‑year extensions with 5‑6 % price increase. • Vendor – Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC (national chemical supplier).