Liquid Ammonium Sulfate

The City of Waco is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of liquid ammonium sulfate to support its potable water treatment and distribution facilities, with a contract term of one year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, renewable for up to five additional one-year periods at the City’s sole discretion. The contractor is responsible for providing all product, transportation, labor, specialized transfer equipment, hoses, fittings, safety gear, documentation, technical assistance, and compliance with applicable standards including NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 and ANSI/AWWA B302, ensuring the product meets strict specifications: ammonium sulfate concentration between 38.0% and 40.0% by weight, available ammonia between 9.8% and 10.3%, pH between 3.0 and 6.0, specific gravity between 1.20 and 1.24, and a clear or nearly colorless appearance free of sediment, crystals, or contamination. Each delivery must be accompanied by a certified Certificate of Analysis and all applicable documentation, with routine orders fulfilled within three business days and emergency orders delivered within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays, to four designated facilities in Waco and Woodway, Texas. Pricing is submitted on a per wet ton basis with F.O.B. Destination terms requiring the vendor to cover all costs including packaging, transportation, and unloading, with no pre-established contract value as bidding is entirely competitive and based on best value criteria rather than lowest price. The evaluation for award will be based on a best value determination considering purchase price, quality of product, vendor reputation, alignment with municipal needs, past performance with the City, impact on compliance with historically underutilized business programs, and total long-term cost, with no numerical weights assigned. Contractors must comply with stringent labeling and packaging requirements, ensuring each container is clearly marked with vendor information, City destination details, and container sequencing, while transport equipment must be clean and free from contamination. The City requires submission of a Unique Entity ID, completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, W-9 and EFT authorization forms, and additional certifications related to HUB status, litigation history, and debarment status, with affirmative responses triggering supplemental disclosures. Invoicing is paper-based and must be submitted in duplicate with a bill of lading and freight waybill to the Fiscal Services Department in Waco, with payment contingent upon receipt and acceptance; electronic invoicing is not supported. Vendors are subject to ongoing obligations