1271795B: Lignite Coal Based Powdered Activated Carbon

The City of Chicago Department of Water Management is soliciting bids under Solicitation 70287 (Spec 1271795B) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to procure Lignite Coal Based Powdered Activated Carbon. The contract term is 36 months with a possible 24-month extension. Bids must be submitted electronically via the iSupplier portal by October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Technical conformity will be verified through the submission of two product samples within five calendar days of a request, and failure to comply will result in bid rejection. The material must be delivered as bulk in trucklots F.O.B. destination to the Jardine Purification Plant in Chicago, with a required delivery lead time of five business days from the order date. Technical specifications require the carbon to comply with AWWA B600-16 and ASTM D-2866-94 standards, with specific limits on moisture (max 8%), ash content (max 40%), and absorptive capacities, including an iodine number of at least 500 mg/g. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including Economic Disclosure Statements, VBE utilization compliance plans, and various business enterprise certifications. Payment is processed within 60 calendar days of invoice receipt.