Liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

The City of Newport News, through its Waterworks department, is inviting qualified contractors to submit bids for the ongoing supply of Liquid Sodium Hydroxide, commonly known as Caustic Soda, on an as-needed basis. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov Procurement portal no later than August 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM local time, under solicitation number 27-1446-3103. This solicitation aims to establish a term contract with a single vendor capable of consistently meeting the City’s technical and logistical requirements for this chemical, which is critical to water treatment operations. All proposals must adhere strictly to the specified standards outlined in the invitation and must be submitted through the designated portal to be considered valid. The contract will be managed by the City’s Waterworks division, located in Newport News, Virginia, with performance expected to support operations within the jurisdiction. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Vernest Rice, Senior Contract Specialist, who can be reached at 757-926-8032 or ricevo@nnva.gov, with Kyle Pitchford, Procurement Services Specialist, available as a secondary contact at 757-926-8042 or pitchfordkm@nnva.gov. The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders without set-aside designation, and responses must fully comply with all technical, delivery, and safety criteria specified in the bid documents to ensure the safe and effective use of this hazardous material in municipal water systems.