SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER CLARIFICATION CHEMICAL
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The McAllen Public Utility is soliciting electronic bids for a supply contract for the purchase and delivery of water clarification chemicals to serve its North and South Water Plants. The utility requires approximately 4,000,000 pounds of coagulant annually, specifically an Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer blend or an equivalent that is EPA sanctioned and NSF approved. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, though the City may consider best value based on product performance and cost per pound. Key performance requirements include the ability to treat river water turbidity variations of 5-200 NTUs while maintaining specific effluent turbidity and pH levels, as well as the capacity to reduce Total Organic Carbons within state limits. The initial contract term is two years, with the City reserving the right to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year increments and a final interim extension of up to six months. Bidders must undergo mandatory product pre-qualification via jar testing by January 15, 2027, and provide a users list from other Texas municipalities to prove effectiveness. Deliveries are FOB Destination to the Northwest and Southwest Water Plants, with bulk shipments of 500 to 4,500 gallons required within two calendar days of an order. Additionally, the vendor must provide technical support with emergency response times within 24 hours. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City of McAllen bidding portal by January 21, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. CST. Required documentation includes a signed bid form, a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, a Non-Resident Bidder form, and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. Successful contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and adhere to all federal and state safety and non-discrimination laws. Invoicing must occur within three days of delivery and include the purchase order number and department details, with payments executed by mail per Texas Government Code.
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Solicitation Type and Name: Invitation to Bid for a Supply Contract for the Purchase and Delivery of Water Clarification Chemical
Solicitation Number: 11-26-SP01-129
Description: The McAllen Public Utility is soliciting electronic bids for a Supply Contract for the Purchase and Delivery of Water Clarification Chemical for the North and South Water Plants.
Bid Opening: Sealed electronic” bids addressed to Mr. Mark A. Vega, PE, will be received until Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) at which time they shall be publicly opened in a meeting held in McAllen City Hall, 2nd floor, Conference Room 2A. Bid Opening is also available through Zoom Meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89449400323?pwd=keWKIcRlRWhcGXaM0od2QnK4gzVD4b.1; Call in number: +1 (555) 000-0000 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 834 6958 3859; Passcode: 756979. Additional Zoom login/meeting information is available in the City’s bidding portal. All bid responses are only to be submitted electronically only through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com, on or before the aforementioned date and time. Original, hard copy and/or late bids shall not be accepted.
Pre-Submittal Conference: City of McAllen, City Hall, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave, McAllen, Texas 78501 on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST). Pre-Submittal Conference is also available through virtual Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83469583859?pwd=T83MB7YfQpa6Uit7J7z36sGK2I9nmF.1 Call in number: +1 (555) 000-0000 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 894 4940 0323; Passcode: 667662. Additional Zoom login/meeting information is available in the City’s bidding portal. All prospective bidders are encouraged to be in attendance. All prospective bidders are encouraged to be in attendance.
To view this solicitation and submit a bid response, you must first register in the City’s bidding portal at: https://mcallen.procureware.com.Solicitation documents will not be mailed, e-mailed, or provided in person. Once registered, you will also be added to the solicitation distribution list for changes and/or additions via Addenda form.
Potential Bidders are asked to post their questions on our bidding portal under the tab labeled “Clarifications” under the relative project number.
Product Pre-Qualification Deadline: Bidders are advised that their product must be “PRE-QUALIFIED” by the McAllen Public Utility prior to submittal of their bid. Deadline to submit product for testing will be Friday, January 15, 2027 at 3:00 pm. Bidders must make arrangements to have their product tested by calling Edward Gonzalez, Director of Water Systems at (956) 681- 1707 or Juan M. Vallejo, Assistant Director of Water Systems at +1 (555) 000-0000.
The City of McAllen reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all Bids and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the bid considered the best value to the City, and to hold the bids for a period of sixty (60) days without taking action.
Applicable Product Categories: 885-94 Water Treating Chemicals
CITY OF MCALLEN – PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING
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