The City of Akin Incorporated awarded a single‑source, unit‑price contract to Northstar Chemical, Inc. for the supply of membrane‑grade liquid caustic soda (NaOH) to support both its water‑treatment and wastewater‑treatment plants. The contract covers three concentrations—32 % (144,000 lb), 30 % (144,000 lb) for the water‑treatment side, and 50 % (950,000 lb) for the wastewater‑treatment side—totaling 1,238,000 lb of chemical. All product must conform to AWWA Standard B‑501‑08 and ANSI/NSF 60, with delivery FOB destination within 3–5 days of order issuance. The agreement runs from 9/23/2022 to 9/22/2027 and includes the option for up to four one‑year extensions, providing a potential five‑year revenue stream. The awarded value is approximately $286 k, with payment terms of Net 30.