Chemicals for 2027

The City of Lima Utilities Department is seeking a qualified manufacturer to supply, reactivate, and install granular activated carbon (GAC) for its drinking water treatment plant for the 2027 fiscal year. The contract includes removal and transport of spent GAC, custom reactivation at the supplier’s potable‑grade facility, provision of up to 20 % virgin make‑up GAC, and reinstalling the media back into the plant filters. Bidders must be the owners/operators of an ISO‑9001‑certified reactivation plant, provide extensive product certifications (NSF/ANSI 61, AWWA B604, FCC), submit pre‑bid and pre‑shipment sample data, and demonstrate experience with at least five municipal water customers. All work, freight, and field service must be included in a sealed bid submitted by 10 AM on 15 Oct 2026. • Supply and removal of spent GAC from water‑treatment filters • Custom reactivation of spent GAC to meet specified iodine, moisture, density, and particle‑size criteria • Provision of virgin GAC (Filtrasorb 400M or approved equal) as make‑up (≈20 %) • Installation of reactivated/virgin GAC back into filters, including supervision and training of plant staff • Mandatory documentation: Manufacturer’s Certificate, Affidavit of Compliance, references, ISO‑9001 certification, and detailed carbon‑exchange procedures • Pre‑bid sample submission (≥2 lb) and post‑award pre‑shipment testing required • All pricing must be all‑inclusive (freight, field service, taxes)