Purchase of Ferric Chloride Solution 2026

Clean Water Services is soliciting bids for a twelve-month contract to purchase an estimated 184 dry tons of ferric chloride solution for use at the Rock Creek and Durham Water Resource Recovery Facilities in Oregon. The contract period runs from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total estimated price, calculated as the unit price per dry ton multiplied by the estimated quantity. Bids must be submitted via the Equity Hub Bid Locker by September 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time. The selected seller must adhere to strict chemical specifications, including a minimum concentration of 38.0% by weight, a specific gravity between 1.4 and 1.5, and specific purity and metal contamination limits. Deliveries are to be made FOB destination between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a requirement to deliver emergency orders within 12 hours. The seller is responsible for providing weigh slips with each load, executing chemical custody forms, and submitting quarterly batch analysis reports and affidavits of compliance. The contract is governed by Oregon law with venue in Washington County. Bidders must certify compliance with Oregon tax laws, non-discrimination policies, and a lack of prior default terminations by public agencies within the last three years. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice. Required submission documents include a completed Bid Form and Vendor Set Up Forms in PDF format, along with a Form W-9.