POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON

Solicitation 271R905236 is an online invitation to bid issued by the City of Cincinnati for the procurement of Powdered Activated Carbon to be used by the Greater Cincinnati Water Works for the removal of taste and odor producing substances in public water supplies. The contract covers an initial twelve-month period from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028, with options for two additional twelve-month renewals. Material is not ordered routinely but will be requested on an as-needed basis and delivered FOB-Destination to the Richard Miller Treatment Plant in approximately 20-ton shipments via air-slide unloading hopper tractor trailers. To be considered, bidders must submit an online bid by October 29, 2026, including a one-pound sample in an airtight container, an Excel pricing sheet, and a single PDF containing all required certifications and the No Goals Inclusion Packet. The product must be NSF/ANSI 61 approved and comply with AWWA Standard No. B 600, specifically meeting requirements for iodine value, density, moisture, and wet-sieve fineness. Award will be granted to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with evaluation factors including sample testing for organic compound removal and delivery time. The City maintains the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause with 10 days' notice.