Description
The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for the supply of powdered activated carbon to be used by the Greater Cincinnati Water Works for water‑treatment applications. The contract is a non‑routine, as‑needed purchase with an initial 12‑month period (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028) and up to two optional 12‑month renewals. Bidders must submit electronic bids, a one‑pound sample with a Certificate of Analysis, a notarized compliance affidavit, and a current Safety Data Sheet. Pricing must be firm for the first year, with a possible 5 % annual price‑adjustment mechanism for renewals. Delivery will be in ~20‑ton truckloads to the Richard Miller Treatment Plant, with the contractor providing air‑slide unloading equipment. Evaluation criteria include cost‑effectiveness in removing target organics, price, compliance, delivery time, and ordering ease.
• Commodity: Powdered activated carbon (ANSI/NSF‑60/61 certified)
• Contract period: 12 months (Feb 2027 – Jan 2028) + up to two 12‑month options
• Delivery: 20‑ton shipments, air‑slide unloading, 7:30 AM‑1:00 PM weekdays
• Mandatory sample: 1 lb with Iodine Number COA, due 10/29/2026
• Required documents: Volume 2 forms, compliance affidavit, SDS, insurance certificates, 1 % admin fee
• Evaluation factors: organic removal efficiency, price, spec compliance, delivery schedule, ordering process
• Bid submission: Electronic only via VSS portal, deadline 10/29/2026 12:00 PM ET
• Questions due: 10/15/2023