2027 Water Treatment Plant Chemicals Technical Proposals

The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking qualified vendors to supply a full suite of water‑treatment chemicals for its 2027 plant operations (with an optional second year in 2028). The procurement will be conducted in two phases: an unpriced technical proposal (Phase 1) followed by a reverse‑auction price proposal (Phase 2). Vendors must provide product certifications (NSF/ANSI 60, etc.), safety data sheets, certificates of analysis for each delivery, and meet strict delivery logistics (truck dimensions, delivery windows, on‑site documentation). The contract will require performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract value, extensive general liability and workers‑comp insurance, and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. • Scope: Supply eight chemicals – Sodium Hypochlorite, Calcium Oxide, Fluorosilicic Acid, Anhydrous Ammonia, Liquid Ferric Chloride, Cationic Polymer, Dipotassium Orthophosphate, Powdered Activated Carbon – in quantities listed for Year 1 (2027) and optional Year 2 (2028). • Delivery: To Aurora Water Treatment Plant (1111 Aurora Ave) and River Intake Pumping Station (1110 Aurora Ave); 5,000 gal per order for most chemicals, 4,000 gal for orthophosphate, ~20‑ton increments for PAC; deliveries M‑F, 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, within 5‑7 working days of order. • Certification: NSF/ANSI 60 compliance, product‑specific composition guarantees, SDS, and a Certificate of Analysis for every shipment. • Bidding Process: Create a free OpenGov account, submit unpriced technical proposal by Sep 15 2026 2 pm, then participate in an e‑Bridge hosted reverse auction for pricing. • Mandatory Bonds/Insurance: 100 % performance & payment bonds, $1 M per occurrence general liability (with $2 M aggregate), workers’ comp, auto liability, $4 M umbrella. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive responsible bidder after technical compliance; qualifications, past performance, and delivery capability also considered. • Contract Terms: Prompt payment per Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act, electronic funds transfer preferred, contract governed by Illinois law.