108-26 - Florosilicic Acid

The City of Cleveland is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of hydrofluorosilicic (Florosilicic) acid and related water‑treatment chemicals to support its public‑utilities water‑fluoridation program. Bidders must submit physical bids to the Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies by noon on the bid‑opening date, and a 5 % bid bond is required. The solicitation allows for either a single‑purchase contract or a requirement‑type contract that can be fulfilled through delivery orders over the contract term. • Supplies required include Florosilicic acid and other treatment chemicals (e.g., alum polymer, quicklime, chlorine). • Bids must be sealed, delivered in person, and accompanied by a bid bond (5 % of the bid amount) and required certifications (OEO, W‑9, etc.). • A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 1, 2026; participation is optional. • The contract may be structured as a standard purchase or a requirement contract, providing flexibility for ongoing deliveries. • All submissions are subject to City ordinances and equal‑opportunity program requirements.