Furnish and deliver Granular Activated Carbon

The City of Santa Monica Water Resources Division is soliciting bids under solicitation number 4497 for the furnishing and delivery of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) media and the removal of spent carbon media. The materials are intended for use in potable water treatment facilities and air vapor treatment from Decarbonator system exhaust. The scope includes the supply of coconut shell-based and coal-based GAC in various mesh sizes and specifications, requiring ANSI/NSF 61 certification. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination to sites such as the Olympic AWTF, Arcadia WTP, or Charnock Well Field, with a required delivery window of seven working days from the date of order. The contract includes four one-year renewal options at the same price and terms. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by February 27, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Award selection is based on a trade-off process to identify the best bidder, evaluating price, material quality, bidder capacity, financial resources, and experience. Qualified vendors must hold a valid California A General Engineering contractor license and demonstrate over ten years of GAC handling experience. Compliance requirements include adherence to prevailing wage laws, non-discrimination policies, and the City's Oaks Initiative. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation, naming the City of Santa Monica as an additional insured.