82627Y0894-DEP BWS SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PURATE SS

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Supply intends to enter into a sole source agreement with Azure Water Services, LLC for the supply and delivery of Purate, a chemical solution consisting of 40 percent NaClO3 and 8 percent H2O2. This product is essential for creating chlorine dioxide to remove biofilm from Catskill aqueduct walls and to treat the Croton water supply by oxidizing soluble manganese and iron while reducing algae and disinfection byproducts. The contract is structured for a three-year term with a two-year renewal option, with an estimated annual requirement of approximately 4,405 tons delivered via dedicated tank trucks to the Ashokan Screen Chamber and New Croton Reservoir Gatehouse. The vendor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals and compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. Deliveries are required within 14 calendar days of a request and are subject to rigorous inspection of specific gravity, color, and purity upon arrival. To ensure operational security and safety, the vendor must provide a comprehensive transportation plan, an emergency spill response plan, and a roster of drivers for DEP Police clearance. Payment is based on the actual quantity of product delivered at a stipulated unit price, with no additional compensation for labor or equipment. Bidders are evaluated on their financial capabilities, past performance, and environmental health and safety records, with specific emphasis on an Experience Modification Rating not exceeding 1:5.