Boiler & Cooler Water Conditioning Chemicals

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver a full range of boiler and cooler water‑conditioning chemicals—including corrosion inhibitors, biocides, and pH‑adjustment agents—to multiple city departments. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑and‑best bidder and will be administered via electronic delivery orders. The vendor must provide safety data sheets for any hazardous chemicals, meet the City’s tax‑compliance requirements, and be able to meet delivery lead‑times (typically five days). The solicitation includes a mandatory 1 % administrative fee incorporated into pricing, and the initial contract term is twelve months with the option to renew twice for additional twelve‑month periods. • Supplies required: various chemical inhibitors, biocides, and pH‑control agents (units in gallons). • Procurement method: electronic bid only, single‑award to lowest‑and‑best price. • Evaluation criteria: price, compliance with specifications, operating‑hour availability, delivery timing, and provision of SDS. • Contract terms: 12‑month base period, up‑to‑two optional 12‑month renewals, 30‑day prompt‑pay, 1 % administrative fee, termination‑for‑convenience (30‑day notice).