Annual Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals - Aqua Ammonia

The City of Beaumont is soliciting sealed bids for a one-year contract to supply approximately 60 tons of 19% Aqua Ammonia for its Water Department. The contract, identified as solicitation MF0226-27, includes an initial twelve-month term with options for two additional one-year renewals at the same price. The scope of work requires the delivery of chemicals in 5,000-gallon tank truck loads to the Water Production Plant located at 1550 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas. All materials must conform to the latest AWWA Standards and possess NSF/ANSI certification. Deliveries are made on an as-needed basis and require the submission of chemical analysis reports, Safety Data Sheets, and weigh-in/out tickets. The award is based on a best-value trade-off evaluation rather than the lowest price alone, with scoring weighted across purchase price, quality of goods, ability to meet needs, vendor reputation, and past relationship with the district. Southern Ionics, Inc. was identified as the qualified low bidder with a total bid amount of $94,320.00. Bidders are required to submit all documentation electronically via the IonWave portal, including mandatory forms such as the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, W-9, and Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295. The City maintains the right to inspect and accept goods at the destination, with the City Purchasing Manager holding final authority to reject non-conforming supplies.