Powdered Activated Carbon

The City of Thornton is seeking competitive bids to supply powdered activated carbon (PAC) for its municipal water‑treatment operations. The contract will cover an estimated 500,000–850,000 lb of PAC per year, delivered in bulk 40,000‑lb loads and/or 2,000‑lb supersacks, with delivery windows from March through November. Vendors must provide mandatory laboratory testing (abrasion and comprehensive packages) at their own cost, meet strict performance specifications (iodine rating > 500, AWWA B600‑16, ANSI/NSF 61, Gold‑number < 3, ash < 10 %), and deliver FOB destination to the Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant. The award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible, and trustworthy bid; the contract term runs through December 31, 2027 with optional renewals. • Supply of powdered activated carbon meeting AWWA B600‑16 and ANSI/NSF 61 standards. • Annual quantity 500‑850 k lb; bulk loads of 40 k lb and up to 40 supersacks (2 k lb each). • Mandatory vendor‑paid testing (abrasion $1,632.50; full lab package $3,480 per PAC variant). • Delivery to Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant, Thornton, CO; all‑inclusive pricing required. • Contract term through 12/31/2027 with potential four‑year renewals; net‑30 payment terms.