ITB - Bulk Chemicals

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting bids for the supply of bulk water treatment chemicals on an as-needed basis under Solicitation Number 26-0231, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The contract requires vendors to deliver a range of chemicals including anhydrous ammonia, liquid chlorine, polymers, and ferric chloride to designated water treatment plants, with strict compliance to ANSI/AWWA, NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 and 61, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards. Vendors must have five consecutive years of experience supplying such chemicals and maintain a permanent business address with reliable contact information. Delivery must occur within five business days for routine requests and within 24 hours for emergency situations, with all shipments F.O.B. Destination unless otherwise specified, and must include a Certificate of Analysis, Product Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet, and certified weight tickets where required. Packaging must adhere to safety protocols, including use of returnable pallets for standard shipments and ICC MC330-compliant tank trucks for anhydrous ammonia, which must not exceed 82% capacity. The City employs a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without trade-offs between cost and technical merit. Bidders must submit required documentation through the Bonfire Portal, including an Authorized Signature and Questionnaire, Bid Table BT-16BE, SAM.gov registration, certified chemical analyses, and product specifications. Non-compliant submissions will be rejected, and late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstance. Payment will be processed by the City’s FMS Central Accounts Payable office via electronic invoice submission to supplierinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov, with vendor pricing locked unless a formal, documented request is submitted 90 days in advance. All chemicals must meet drinking water safety standards, contain no contaminants, and maintain shelf life requirements—12 months for anionic polymers and six months for cationic polymers. Vendors are responsible for all off-loading equipment and safety procedures, must comply with OSHA and Texas hazardous materials regulations, and are prohibited from assigning or transferring obligations without written consent. The vendor is an independent contractor with full liability for its personnel, and must verify employment eligibility under INA and adhere to the City’s non-discrimination policies. There is no small business set-aside, and no formal contract options or funding codes are specified, with payment contingent upon available budget