Description
The City of Lubbock is soliciting competitive bids for the supply of 15.0% hydrochloric acid (HCl) to be used in its North and South Water Treatment Plants for potable‑water chemical treatment. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with up to four one‑year extensions, and the vendor must provide NSF/ANSI‑certified product, certificates of analysis, MSDS, and technical support. Delivery must be FOB to the treatment plants, within five days of order, with the vendor responsible for unloading equipment and security procedures. Pricing is firm for four years and will be evaluated annually; the anticipated annual consumption is approximately 623,000 ± pounds. Bids are due electronically (or hard copy) by 11/12/2026 3:00 PM. The award will go to the lowest responsible bidder or best‑value offer.
• Required product: 15 % HCl, NSF/ANSI‑certified for drinking water (ANSI/NSF Standard 60)
• Annual volume: ~623,000 lb (≈5,000–7,000 gal bulk tanks)
• Delivery: FOB Lubbock water‑treatment plants, 5‑day lead time, driver‑unloading, security ID, weight tickets
• Contract term: 1 year with four optional 1‑year extensions; price guarantee 6 months, annual CPI/PPI adjustments possible
• Vendor responsibilities: certificates of analysis, MSDS, technical support (1‑day response), optional site visits, maintain insurance, comply with OSHA/DOT
• Evaluation criteria: price, quality, references (minimum three potable‑water plants), delivery performance, HUB considerations.