Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

The City of Tulsa issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) (TAC 550L) to procure bulk liquid sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in three concentrations (50 %, 20 %, 25 %) for its Mohawk and A.B. Jewell water‑treatment plants. The award went to Brenntag Southwest, Inc., which proposed a unit price per ton and a quarterly overtime charge, resulting in a maximum contract value of $2.77 million. The contract is a one‑year base term with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals and optional 90‑day extensions. Delivery must be FOB Tulsa, prepaid freight, within five calendar days of order receipt, with a four‑hour free unloading window per shipment. The supplier must meet ANSI/AWWA B501‑19, NSF‑60, provide certificates of analysis, safety data sheets, and adhere to strict trailer and spill‑containment requirements. • Product: Bulk liquid sodium hydroxide (50 %, 20 %, 25 %) for municipal water treatment. • Quantity: ~2,050 tons annually (2,000 t of 50 % plus 50 t of lower concentrations). • Terms: One‑year base term, optional renewals, FOB Tulsa, prepaid freight, net‑30 payment, $1 M liability insurance. • Delivery: Within 5 days ARO, 4‑hour free unloading, certified trailers, spill responsibility on supplier.