Annual Supply of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach

The City of Lincoln is seeking to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and unloading of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) to serve its Transportation & Utilities Department, specifically the Water and Wastewater Divisions. The solicitation, titled "Annual Supply of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach," is posted under solicitation number 24-205 and is open for responses until November 15, 2024. The contract is expected to be valued between $300,000 and $500,000, reflecting the scale of ongoing procurement needs. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Assistant Purchasing Agent Teresa Fleming, reachable via email and phone. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with various legal and regulatory standards, including the Nebraska Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act enacted in 2024, which restricts contracts with entities controlled by foreign adversaries for technology-related services or products. Supporting documentation includes detailed instructions for bidders, emphasizing electronic submission procedures, compliance with bid standards, and certification requirements, including attestations of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status. Multiple summaries of the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act outline its intent to mitigate political and security risks by prohibiting contracts with scrutinized foreign-controlled companies linked to adversaries such as China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and others. Additional documents include previous bid notices, addenda, and related RFQs for other projects, illustrating a comprehensive procurement framework. Overall, the contract aims to ensure a reliable supply of a critical chemical for municipal water treatment operations while adhering to strict legal and security standards.