Swimming Pool & Water/Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

This Invitation to Bid (PUR‑1840) seeks suppliers to provide a wide range of chemicals used for swimming‑pool and municipal water/wastewater treatment for Washington County, Maryland. The award will cover bulk chemicals such as liquid chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride, various acids, polymers, and specialty additives, delivered in sealed drums or bulk containers as specified. The contract is structured as a single‑source procurement with no bond requirement, and bidders must submit price quotes for each line item by the deadline of 29 Oct 2026. Key points include: • Pre‑bid conference 8 Oct 2026 (attendance encouraged, not mandatory). • Questions must be submitted by 15 Oct 2026 04:00 PM ET. • All chemicals must be shipped in sealed, tamper‑resistant 55‑gal drums (or other specified containers). • Certain items (e.g., Poly‑orthophosphate SLI‑5250) are brand‑specific; no substitutions allowed. • Pricing for methanol is indexed to the Methanex North American Index (Sept 2026) with monthly adjustments. • Quantity estimates are provided for each product, but bidders must quote per the unit of measure listed. • No performance bond is required; standard insurance and debarment certifications apply. • The contract will likely be a multi‑year supply arrangement, though the exact term is not stated.