2027 Water Treatment Plant Chemicals Technical Proposals

The City of Aurora is soliciting proposals for the supply and delivery of water treatment plant chemicals for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. This procurement is conducted as a multistep competitive sealed bid process. Phase 1 requires the submission of unpriced technical proposals via the OpenGov portal by September 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Phase 2 will consist of a price proposal and a reverse auction hosted on the eBridge platform. Bidders may propose any or all of the required chemicals, which include calcium oxide, anhydrous ammonia, liquid ferric chloride, cationic polymer, powdered activated carbon, dipotassium orthophosphate, and fluorosilicic acid. Key requirements include the delivery of chemicals to the Water Treatment Plant in Aurora, Illinois, between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Most chemicals must be delivered within five working days of an order, while carbon requires seven working days. Specific equipment standards are mandated, such as a maximum trailer height of 13 feet and specific tailgate heights. Powdered activated carbon must be domestically sourced and manufactured. Award evaluation will be based on bidder qualifications, past performance, product quality, and adherence to specifications. Successful vendors must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price, maintain comprehensive insurance, and provide certificates of analysis and safety data sheets for each delivery. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer in accordance with the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act.