Muriatic Acid & Phosphoric Acid

Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI) seeks to establish an Open Agency Contract for the supply of specific chemical agents—Muriatic Acid (31.5%) packaged in 500-pound drums and Phosphoric Acid (75% technical grade) packaged in 720-pound drums. These chemicals are intended for use in the manufacture of various bathroom and laundry products. The contract is structured as a one-year base agreement with four optional one-year renewals, facilitating an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)-type arrangement. Suppliers are required to provide certificates of analysis for every lot, guaranteeing compliance with detailed chemical and packaging specifications to ensure quality and safety. All deliveries must be shipped F.O.B. destination to the GCI Chemical Plant in Valdosta, Georgia, with all shipping costs included in the supplier’s line-item prices. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with state standards, requiring suppliers to respond thoroughly to specification requirements and submit supporting documentation, including product data sheets and samples. The solicitation incorporates mandatory compliance with Georgia state procurement laws and regulations, including tax status verification, prohibition on participation in boycotts of Israel for contracts above $100,000, and maintenance of a drug-free workplace. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing multiple awards based on lowest responsive and responsible bids evaluated through a pass/fail technical compliance and price criteria with preferences given to qualified Georgia Enterprises for Products and Services (GEPS) and Georgia-based businesses. Packaging must protect against contamination and damage during handling, with clearly labeled contents and compliance with civilian labeling standards rather than military specifications. The contractor assumes full liability for product compliance, timely delivery, and conformance evaluation conducted by the state at destination, with procedures in place for rejects, defects, and product recalls. The contract also imposes restrictions on subcontracting and third-party involvement, requires qualified personnel, and adheres strictly to state procurement provisions, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with Georgia Correctional Industries’ operational and regulatory requirements.