3000 Tons (More or Less) of Liquid Carbon Dioxide

The City of Toledo Department of Public Works Water Treatment is soliciting bids for the procurement of approximately 3000 tons of liquid carbon dioxide for drinking water purification. The contract spans up to three years with two optional one-year renewals. Deliveries must be made to the Water Treatment facility at 3040 York Street, Toledo, Ohio, using specialized tank trucks equipped with airtight unloading and metering devices. The selected vendor must be capable of delivering up to 100 tons within a five-calendar-day period given five days' notice. The product must meet strict quality standards, including a minimum of 99.97% purity for liquid CO2 and certification according to NSF/ANSI 60 standards. Each delivery requires a certificate of analysis, weight verification, and uniquely identified tamper-evident seals. Award selection is based on the lowest and best offer, considering bid price, local preference, and past experience with the City of Toledo. Bidders must submit their proposals via the PlanetBids portal by November 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST. Required submission documentation includes a 5% bid guaranty, a signed contract, and various city-specific forms such as the Living Wage Contract Addendum and a Debarment Certification. Upon award, the contractor must provide a payment bond, performance bond, and a certificate of insurance naming the City of Toledo as additionally insured. A site safety inspection is required prior to the initial product delivery.