Hydrated Lime

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking bids for the procurement of approximately 400 tons per year of standard hydrated lime. The hydrated lime will be used in the dry sorbent injection system for the purpose of removing hydrochloric acid from boiler flue gas. The successful bidder must provide a refined hydrate with a small median particle size, good flow properties, high surface area, and high total and available Ca(OH)2. The contract will be for a three-year period, and the university reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time with 30 days' written notice. Key requirements include: * The bidder must have a minimum of five years' experience selling and servicing the products required * The bidder must provide sufficient documentation to establish creditable service over the last five years * The bidder must propose all-inclusive costs to furnish the work in accordance with the specification * The bidder must provide pricing for both standard and higher reactivity hydrated lime * Deliveries must be made within three days of each telephone/email request from the UNC-CH Cogeneration designated representative * The carrier must provide suitable hose and connections to connect to the unloading system * The bidder must comply with local and state regulations for delivery to the site(s) located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.