Invitation to Bid – H – Liquid Aluminum Sulfate

Central Alabama Water is seeking a qualified supplier to provide commercial‑grade liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for its 2027 drinking‑water treatment program. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑price agreement with an estimated demand of 5.5 million dry‑pound equivalents, delivered on short notice (within 48 hours) to two treatment plants in the Birmingham area. The supplier must meet AWWA and NSF‑60 specifications, provide full off‑loading equipment, use specified KemKey couplings, and furnish all required certifications, safety data sheets, and quality‑assurance documentation. Delivery windows are limited to mornings, and drivers must hold U.S. citizenship, a CDL and HazMat endorsement. The bid must be submitted sealed by the opening time on October 13 2026. • Product: Liquid aluminum sulfate, 8.3 % Al₂O₃, NSF‑60 & AWWA compliant. • Quantity: Estimated 5,500,000 lb (dry‑pound equivalents) for 2027; no guaranteed purchase. • Logistics: Full‑truckload shipments to two CAW filter plants, 48‑hour release notice, 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CT delivery window, required KemKey coupling hardware, supplier‑provided off‑loading equipment. • Compliance: U.S. citizen drivers with CDL + HazMat, OSHA safety standards, NSF‑60 certification, certificate of analysis per batch, and optional safety‑handling training for CAW staff. • Contract terms: Firm price for calendar year 2027, possible extensions up to two additional years, price‑adjustment only under extreme volatility with 45‑day notice.