26-06 Chemicals for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

The City of Delaware, Ohio, is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of chemicals for its Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants under solicitation 26-06. The contract is for a twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid based on unit pricing. Required chemicals include Liquid Chlorine, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Liquid Ferric Chloride Solution, Liquid Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH), Liquid Sodium Permanganate, Anti-scalant for RO Membranes, and Fluoride. All materials must be delivered Free on Board (F.O.B.) and unloaded at either the Delaware Water Treatment Facility or the Upper Olentangy Water Reclamation Center. Strict adherence to quality and safety standards is required, with chemicals such as Liquid Chlorine, Sodium Hydroxide, and ACH needing to meet specific AWWA and ANSI/NSF standards. Bidders must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each chemical and proof of ISO 9001 certification for manufacturers; failure to provide MSDS will result in bid rejection. Additionally, the successful vendor must conduct chemical handling and safety training classes one week prior to the start of supply. Deliveries are generally scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with specific restrictions on tank truck volumes and container reconditioning for chlorine. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by October 19, 2026.