WWTP CHEMICALS

The City of Galveston ("COG") is soliciting bids in response to this Invitation to Bid, ITB 27-04 (this "ITB"), from qualified vendors to provide Wastewater and Water Supply Treatment Chemicals. The Services are more specifically described in Section 2 (Scope of Work) of this ITB.

COG is soliciting competitive sealed submissions from vendors having suitable qualifications and experience providing services in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements set forth in this ITB.

The Contractor shall furnish and deliver the chemicals listed below as ordered by the City during the contract term. The City does not guarantee any total quantities to be purchased through this contract. Products will be ordered only as needed, with no minimum or maximum order commitment.

| Item | Chemical | Container | Price basis |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Chlorine, gaseous | 1-ton | Per lb |
| 2 | Chlorine, gaseous | 150-lb | Per lb |
| 3 | Sodium hypochlorite, 10% | 55-gal | Per gal |
| 4 | Liquid ammonium sulfate, 40% | 55-gal | Per gal |
| 5 | Liquid ammonium sulfate, 40% | Totes or bulk | Per gal |
| 6 | Sulfur dioxide, gaseous | 1-ton | Per lb |
| 7 | Zinc orthophosphate Corrosion Inhibitor | Totes or bulk | Per gal |
| 8 | Dewatering polymer | Totes or bulk | Per lb |

This contract covers supply and delivery only. No installation, construction or on-site services are included, except for unloading and placement described in this Scope and the samples for tailoring polymer in 2.10.

Deliveries shall arrive within 48 hours of the order, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Emergency orders shall be delivered within 24 hours.

All prices include delivery and unloading at the City site. [...] The Contractor's driver shall unload and place all containers in the location designated by City staff. [...] The Contractor shall pick up empty cylinders, drums and totes at the time of the next delivery, or within 7 days of the City's request.

All unit prices shall remain firm for the full contract term. No price increases will be accepted.

**Electronic submittals required.** Sealed bids shall be uploaded to the Purchasing Division online portal for solicitation submittals. The file size limit for upload is 250 mb.

Solicitation submittals will be received until **2:00 P.M. (CST), Tuesday, December 1, 2026**. No Bids submitted after the above deadline will be accepted.

An agreement shall be effective upon execution by the COG for one (1) year.

All questions will be answered in the form of an addendum. The Bidder must acknowledge all Addenda by completing, signing and returning the Addenda Checklist. The Addenda Checklist must accompany the Bidder's bid.

An award of an agreement to provide the goods or services specified herein will be made using competitive sealed bids, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and with the COG's purchasing policy. A final determination will be made at a future City of Galveston Council meeting.

Once the submittal deadline has passed, any bid Document shall constitute an irrevocable bid [...]. Such bid shall be irrevocable until the earlier of the expiration of ninety (90) days from the submittal deadline, or until an agreement has been awarded by the COG.

COG's standard payment terms for services are "Net 30 days."

This solicitation contains federal clauses in Appendix I, which the Bidder must sign and return.