BL157-26 Supplemental Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Government is soliciting bids for solicitation BL157-26 for the annual supplemental purchase and delivery of water treatment chemicals to various Department of Water Resources facilities, including the Lanier and Shoal Creek Filter Plants and several pump stations. The scope includes the supply of Liquid Sodium Hydroxide, Fluorosilicic Acid, Oxalic Acid, and Liquid Hydrogen Peroxide, with specific quantities reaching up to 248,500 gallons for caustic soda. All products must adhere to AWWA and NSF/ANSI 60 standards, and deliveries must be made via bulk tankers or 275-gallon steel pallet IBC tanks. Delivery timelines are strict, requiring Liquid Hydrogen Peroxide within 48 hours and other chemicals within 72 hours of order placement. The contract is governed by Gwinnett County's general terms and conditions, with awards based on the lowest responsive and responsible vendor or the highest scoring firm. Key requirements for bidders include the submission of three professional references, an ethics affidavit for solicitations over 100,000 dollars, and a five percent bid bond if required. Successful vendors must provide a 100 percent performance and payment bond and maintain insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher. Payments are handled electronically, and the county reserves the right to use its own measured quantities for payment in the event of a discrepancy with delivery tickets. The contract is intended to begin on December 10, 2026, following Board of Commissioners approval.