Liquid Aluminum Sulfate

The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is seeking bids for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) to be used in drinking water treatment at its Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant located at 715 Graham Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA. This Invitation for Bids (IFB No. WT-0310) requires vendors to supply aluminum sulfate with a Chemical Abstract Service number of 10043-01-3, meeting ANSI/NSF 60 and AWWA B403-16 standards, and accompanied by a certified weight ticket, bill of lading, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a quality certification of analysis for each delivery. Bidders must provide an affidavit confirming compliance with these standards and submit all required documentation, including proof of insurance for Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Workers’ Compensation, with the City named as an additional insured where applicable. The contract term is one year with the option for two additional one-year renewals under the same terms and pricing, and the estimated annual quantity is approximately 300 tons on a dry basis, delivered in lots of 4,000 to 5,000 gallons as needed every one to two weeks. Pricing must be submitted on a per dry ton basis, including all delivery costs to the designated plant under F.O.B. Destination terms, and must remain firm throughout the contract term without escalations. Bidders are required to comply with the City’s Terms and Conditions of Purchase, including the Santa Cruz Living Wage Ordinance, and must not subcontract without prior written approval. All bids must be submitted electronically via the City’s e-Procurement Portal by the deadline of June 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST, and failure to meet mandatory submission criteria—such as incomplete pricing, lack of required certifications, unpaid City taxes or fees, or failure to acknowledge addenda—will result in rejection. The City will inspect each delivery prior to off-loading and perform quality assurance testing; any noncompliant shipments must be re-delivered within 48 hours at the vendor’s expense. Payment is made approximately 30 days after acceptance and receipt of a correct, undisputed invoice, and early payment discounts apply if the net payment period exceeds 15 days. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most economical for the intended purpose, with preference given to local businesses that meet specific certification requirements for office presence, active