Chemicals, Sodium Hypochlorite & Bisulfite / DPWP

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for the one‑year supply and delivery of bulk sodium hypochlorite (≥15% chlorine) and liquid sodium bisulfite (38‑40% concentration) to its Combined Sewage Overflow Treatment Facility. The contract is awarded on a line‑item basis, with standard and emergency delivery windows (48 h and 12 h respectively). The award went to Univar USA, which will provide the chemicals FOB the City, meet insurance and bonding requirements, and guarantee performance for the contract term. • Scope: 50,000 gal of standard hypochlorite, 10,000 gal emergency hypochlorite, 15,000 gal standard bisulfite, 5,000 gal emergency bisulfite. • Delivery: Must be made within 48 h (standard) or 12 h (emergency) after city notification. • Terms: Firm unit‑price bids, no price adjustments, required insurance (≥ $1 M GL), performance and payment bonds, and potential 2‑year renewal options.