Water Treatment Chemicals Negotiated Contract Bid 2026.

The State of Mississippi is soliciting proposals for a nonexclusive, negotiated contract to procure water treatment chemicals and related services under solicitation number 1130-26-R-NBID-00024, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026. The contract, classified under NAICS code 424690, will provide a comprehensive range of water treatment products including boiler and cooling tower chemicals, corrosion and scale inhibitors, biocides, pH control agents, water softener chemicals, testing reagents, and related supplies, all suitable for governmental and commercial facilities. Vendors must submit pricing through an internal catalog spreadsheet and price list based on discounted rates relative to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, and must include detailed product documentation, labels, current Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA standards, and complete packaging specifications. All products must meet or exceed applicable industry and manufacturer quality standards, and must be shipped F.O.B. Destination with all freight costs borne by the vendor. The contract will run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with no renewal options, and pricing must remain firm for the full twelve-month term. Participation requires a minimum annual purchase volume of $25,000 over two consecutive years, and all dealers listed on the dealer list must be registered in Mississippi’s MAGIC e-procurement system prior to award. Vendors must also submit a completed Purchase Summary and signed Attestation Form certifying the accuracy of sales data, and may not use contingent fees to secure the contract. Technical support is mandatory, including a minimum of one monthly on-site service visit per location with a 24-hour response time for emergency calls, and vendors must maintain or have access to a qualified laboratory for water analysis. All proposals must be submitted electronically to the State’s e-procurement system by 3:00 PM CDT on the deadline, and failure to meet any compliance requirement, including incomplete submissions or late delivery, results in automatic disqualification. The contract is subject to Mississippi law, and all terms, pricing details, and service provisions are public records and will be posted on transparency.ms.gov. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience or issue stop work orders, and all documents created under the contract are the property of the State except for the vendor’s internal administrative files. Record retention is required for three years after final payment, with extended retention if litigation or audit is pending