Tote Chemicals - AMMONIUM SULFATE (40%), CITRIC ACID (50%), HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (10% OR 35%), PHOSPHORIC ACID (36%), AND SULFURIC ACID (93%)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking bids from qualified contractors to supply and deliver bulk chemicals, including ammonium sulfate (40%), citric acid (50%), hydrogen peroxide (10% or 35%), phosphoric acid (36%), and sulfuric acid (93%), in totes on an as-needed basis. The contract, identified by solicitation number RFB-RB-449473, has a value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 and is intended to support operations at the Grace F. Napolitano Pure Water Southern California Innovation Center. The response deadline for bids is November 21, 2024, and interested parties can contact Regina Benavides via email or phone for further information. The procurement emphasizes adherence to specifications, terms, and conditions outlined in the solicitation, with a focus on ensuring reliable chemical supply to meet the district’s water treatment and innovation needs. Additionally, the Metropolitan Water District promotes participation from diverse business enterprises through its Business Outreach Program, which incentivizes bids from small, woman-owned, minority-owned, disabled veteran, and economically disadvantaged businesses. The program offers bid price reduction credits of up to 10 percent (maximum $25,000), with specific incentives for Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and Regional Business Enterprises (RBE). These incentives are designed to encourage equitable participation and are applied during bid evaluation, though they do not alter the actual bid prices. Certification requirements and eligibility criteria are detailed in the program documents, which also include example calculations to illustrate how these incentives impact bid assessments. The overall goal is to foster a diverse and inclusive supplier base while ensuring the district receives quality chemical supplies efficiently.