2026-2027 Ferric Chloride Solution at all Wastewater Treatment Plants

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is soliciting bids under RFQ-90023 for a twelve-month requirement contract to provide approximately 975,000 dry pounds of anhydrous ferric chloride in aqueous solution. This material is essential for the enhanced precipitation of soluble phosphorous at the Easterly, Sourtherly, and Westerly Wastewater Treatment Plants. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder based on net price, experience, facilities, reputation, and compliance with the District's Business Opportunity Program and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 5, 2026. Deliveries must be made using rubber-lined tanker trucks with a minimum capacity of 3,500 gallons, equipped with air compressors and appropriate unloading hoses. Each delivery requires a written certificate of analysis, and a Safety Data Sheet must be provided at the first delivery to each location. The contractor is subject to strict safety and security protocols, including mandatory employee identification badges, vehicle marking, and compliance with specific OSHA standards for PPE, lockout/tagout, and confined spaces. Invoicing is handled on a per-facility basis with net 30-day payment terms, and the District reserves the right to reject any non-conforming deliveries.