Flue Gas Desulfurization System (FGDS) Limestone Supply

The City of Springfield is seeking a qualified supplier to provide limestone for the flue‑gas desulfurization (FGDS) system at the V.Y. Dallman Power Station. The contract will run for a minimum three‑year term (2027‑2029) with the possibility of annual renewals, and requires the supplier to meet strict physical and chemical specifications, deliver between 30,000 and 80,000 tons per year, and handle all transportation logistics under DDP terms. The award is expected on 15 Dec 2026, with bids opening on 12 Nov 2026. • Limestone must meet ≥ 94 % CaCO₃, ≤ 3 % MgCO₃, ≤ 0.12 % Fe, ≤ 4 % moisture, and specific sieve‑size passing criteria. • Delivery is DDP to Springfield, IL, by rear‑dump trucks; supplier must provide quarry location, chemical analysis, and maintain driver site‑training. • Pricing must be submitted per ton (material + freight) with adjustments for any specification shortfalls; the lowest “equivalent cost per ton” will be favored. • The supplier must satisfy extensive insurance, bonding, certification, and local‑preference requirements, and may receive preference if domestically sourced or locally owned.