TVWD ITB20260506-LOX Liquid Oxygen

Tualatin Valley Water District is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of liquid oxygen for water treatment operations at the Willamette Water Supply System in Sherwood, Oregon. The solicitation, identified as S-R34750-00016897, is open for responses until May 20, 2026, and is structured as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement, meaning awards will be made to the lowest-priced bidder who fully satisfies all mandatory technical and compliance requirements. The contract requires the supplier to deliver up to 400,000 pounds of liquid oxygen annually, with peak daily usage reaching 1,400 pounds during summer months, all within five business days of order placement. All shipments must meet stringent purity standards, including a minimum oxygen concentration of 99.0%, a dew point not exceeding -80°F, and hydrocarbon content limited to 40 ppm, with each delivery accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis certifying compliance with NSF/ANSI 60 and AWWA B304-21 standards. The supplier is required to transport liquid oxygen in dedicated, contamination-free trailers equipped with tamper-evident, uniquely numbered seals that are documented on the Bill of Lading and communicated in advance to the District’s Authorized Representative. Delivery must occur exclusively at the designated water treatment plant location in Sherwood, and the contractor must maintain 24/7 customer service availability, provide two annual on-site chemical safety training sessions, and carry specified insurance coverages including commercial general liability, vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, and pollution liability. Compliance with all federal and state hazardous materials regulations is mandatory, and failure to meet any of the required submission elements—including the Quote Form, Bidder Certifications, SDS, Technical Data Sheet, Transportation Plan, Bill of Lading, Invoice, or Certificate of Analysis—will result in non-responsiveness and rejection of the bid. The contract includes provisions for immediate termination if safety risks arise, penalties for delivery delays, and a non-exclusive arrangement allowing the District to source from other vendors at any time. Invoices must be submitted in PDF format to [email hidden], with payment terms set at net 30 days, and the District reserves the right to terminate for non-performance or failure to adhere to security, pricing, or publicity restrictions.