Liquid Chlorine

The City of Waco is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of liquid chlorine in one-ton containers and 150-pound cylinders to support its water and wastewater treatment operations under solicitation RFB2026-042. The contract is structured into two separately awardable groups: Group A for one-ton containers and Group B for 150-pound cylinders, with the City retaining the right to award each group independently to different contractors. Bidders may submit pricing for one or both groups. Each contractor is responsible solely for the group awarded, including all aspects of product supply, transportation, delivery, unloading, handling equipment, liftgate service, safety and emergency equipment, documentation, and technical support required to complete each delivery and unit exchange. All delivery units must meet strict federal, state, and local regulatory standards including DOT regulations, ANSI/AWWA B301, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 for product safety in drinking water applications, and must be owned, leased, or furnished by the contractor with current inspections, certifications, and requalifications. Units must be clean, properly labeled, free of defects, and fully compatible with the City’s existing chlorine feed and handling systems at designated facilities including the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dissolved Air Flotation Facility, Mount Carmel Water Treatment Plant, and Riverside Water Treatment Plant. Delivery is F.O.B. destination in Waco, Texas, with title and risk of loss transferring to the City only upon successful inspection and acceptance at the delivery point. The contract term is one year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30, with an option for up to five additional one-year renewals. Routine deliveries must be completed within three business days of request, and emergency deliveries within 24 hours. The City will evaluate proposals using a Best Value trade-off approach, considering purchase price along with non-price factors such as bidder reputation, product quality, compliance with municipal needs, past performance, impact on underutilized businesses, and total long-term cost. All bids must include completed forms for business identification, non-collusion affidavit, HUB certification, and certifications confirming compliance with NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 standards. Each delivery must be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, bill of lading, delivery ticket, and documentation verifying serial numbers, test dates, lot traceability, and requalification status. Drivers must hold hazardous materials endorsements and be trained in emergency response, and contractors must maintain 2