IFB 2026-082 Magnesium Hydroxide

Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of Magnesium Hydroxide Slurry at a concentration of 60% ± 2% by weight to five Water Reclamation Facilities and three odor control sites across the county. The solicitation, numbered 377-IFB 2026-082, was posted on June 30, 2026, with a firm deadline of July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST for sealed submissions to be delivered in person, by mail, or by ship—electronic or fax submissions are not accepted. The contract is expected to have an initial two-year term with up to three one-year renewal options, contingent on performance and funding. Bids must be submitted using the prescribed forms, including the Price Form, Bid Submission Form, and Addendum and Anti-Collusion Form, and must be signed by an authorized official with their title clearly indicated. All pricing must be firm, FOB destination, and all-inclusive, covering product, labor, delivery, freight, equipment, hoses, fittings, and maintenance without any additional charges such as fuel surcharges, tank rentals, or minimum-load fees. The estimated annual quantity is 510,300 gallons, and the total evaluated bid will be calculated by multiplying the bidder’s price per gallon by this volume. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is deemed in the best interest of the County, with evaluation based on price, quality, performance capability, conformity to specifications, suitability for use, delivery reliability, and other pertinent factors. Each delivery must include a current Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis, and all containers must be durable, dust-tight, and properly labeled in compliance with federal and state hazardous materials regulations, including North Carolina General Statute §95-174 and Title 15 U.S.C. 1261. The product must meet purity standards that prevent degradation of water quality or harm to public health, with the National Sanitation Foundation Standard No. 60 serving as a key reference. Delivery must occur within five days of purchase order receipt, and risk of loss remains with the vendor until physical receipt by the County. The vendor is required to carry comprehensive insurance, including Workers’ Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Cyber Liability, with policy limits specified and insurers rated A-VII or