Sodium Permanganate for Water Treatment Process of Potable Water

The City of Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a qualified vendor to supply sodium permanganate for its potable water treatment plant on a firm‑fixed‑price, two‑year requirements contract (with a possible one‑year extension). The contractor must provide the chemical in bulk (40 % aqueous solution), handle delivery to the water‑treatment facility, unload the material, and furnish all required documentation (SDS, chemical analysis, invoicing). Delivery is FOB destination, freight‑prepaid, within seven business days of order receipt, and must occur between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. The award will be based on the lowest responsive bid that meets all specifications, insurance, and affidavit requirements. • Required product: Sodium permanganate (40 % aqueous solution), approx. 18,315 lb annually (based on past three‑year usage). • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price requirements contract, 2‑year term (possible 1‑year extension). • Delivery: Bulk shipments to 838 Lewisburg Ave, Franklin, TN; unload by vendor, no City labor. • Mandatory documentation: Safety Data Sheet, manufacturer’s literature, insurance certificates, drug‑free workplace affidavit, non‑collusion affidavit, Title VI affidavit. • Evaluation criteria: Lowest price per pound (all‑inclusive), compliance with delivery terms, insurance, and safety requirements. • Key dates: Questions due 9/22/2026; bid submission deadline 10/1/2026; award expected 11/24/2026; contract effective 12/1/2026.