Hydrofluosilicic Acid

This contract is an extension of an existing agreement for the supply of hydrofluosilicic acid, a chemical used by Central Alabama Water for water‑treatment operations. The agency projected a need of approximately 1,282,000 lb for the 2022 calendar year and solicited bids to determine the lowest responsible and responsive supplier. Two vendors responded—Univar USA Inc. and Pencco, Inc.—with Univar offering a unit price of $0.2250 per pound, resulting in a total contract value of $288,450. The award is based on unit‑price competition, and the contract is intended to run for the full 2022 fiscal year. No delivery schedule, payment terms, or performance metrics are detailed in the evaluation sheet. • Product: Hydrofluosilicic acid (≈1.28 M lb needed for 2022) • Procurement method: Full and open competition, unit‑price based evaluation • Awarded to: Univar USA Inc. at $0.2250 per pound (total $288,450) • Scope limited to supply only; no installation, disposal, or ancillary services described.