Liquid Polyaluminum Chloride

The City of Waco is seeking bids for the supply of liquid polyaluminum chloride coagulant for use at its Dissolved Air Flotation Facility under solicitation RFB2026-039, with responses due by August 20, 2026. The contractor must furnish all necessary materials and services including the coagulant itself, transportation, unloading equipment, hoses, fittings, safety gear, documentation, and technical support to meet the specified requirements. The product must conform to strict technical parameters: aluminum oxide concentration between 10.3% and 10.6%, basicity of 65% to 75%, specific gravity of 1.21 to 1.25, and must be clear to slightly yellow with no sediment or contamination. It must be certified under NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 and meet ANSI/AWWA B408-25 standards. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination at the City’s facility in Waco, Texas, with routine orders requiring delivery within three business days and emergency orders within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays. The City retains full inspection and acceptance authority at the point of delivery, and improper labeling, nonconforming product, or incompatible equipment may lead to rejection. The contract operates on a best-value award basis, evaluating not only price but also the bidder’s reputation, product quality, ability to meet the City’s operational needs, past experience with the municipality, compliance with local procurement laws including HUB certification, and long-term cost impact. Bidders must submit through the City’s e-Procurement portal or via sealed paper package and are required to complete multiple certifications including business identification with a UEI, conflict of interest questionnaire, debarment certification, litigation disclosure, non-collusion affidavit, and drug-free workplace attestation. The contract prohibits subcontracting, assignment, or delegation without prior written consent and mandates compliance with Texas laws concerning the Israel boycott and equal employment opportunity. The City reserves the right to extend the contract term and will not assume liability for performance unless funds are appropriated. Invoices must be submitted in duplicate, itemized, with purchase order numbers and supporting documentation, and mailed to the Fiscal Services Department in Waco. No contract value is specified due to the absence of confirmed unit pricing or term duration, though annual estimated volume is approximately 2.26 million pounds, with pricing adjusted through economic indices.