Hydrochloric Acid, As Needed

The City of Spokane solicited bids to provide hydro­chloric acid on an “as‑needed” basis for its Waste‑to‑Energy Facility. The contract is for a five‑year period (2025‑2029) with an estimated annual delivery of 228,988 wet pounds, priced per wet‑pound (tax‑exclusive) and locked for the first 12 months. Northstar Chemical, Inc. was awarded the contract with a unit price of $0.47 per wet‑pound, yielding an estimated annual spend of about $107,600 (≈ $545,000 over five years). Key contract features include a 9 % tax add‑on, a 60‑day notice requirement for any price adjustments after the first year, and provisions for emergency deliveries (a $75 fee plus $0.35 per pound). The procurement was conducted via full and open competition (ITB) and follows the City of Spokane’s standard terms and conditions, requiring $1 M minimum insurance coverages and compliance with Washington state laws. • Scope: Supply wet‑delivered hydrochloric acid (~229 k lb/yr). • Term: 5‑year contract, price fixed for first year; price adjustments require 60‑day notice. • Awarded Vendor: Northstar Chemical, Inc. at $0.47 / wet‑pound. • Estimated Value: ≈ $545 k over the contract life.