Awarded vendors
- Univar Solutions
Description
The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑7689‑W2) for the supply of liquid sodium hypochlorite (≥15 % chlorine) and liquid sodium bisulfite (38‑40 % concentration) to support its sewage overflow treatment facility. The contract required bulk deliveries (up to 4,000 gal of hypochlorite and up to 2,000 gal of bisulfite) within 48 hours of notification, with emergency deliveries (500 gal) within 12 hours. The awardee, Univar Solutions, was granted a one‑year contract (Dec 1 2021 – Nov 30 2022) with the possibility of two additional one‑year renewals. Prices were fixed, firm, and based on unit pricing per gallon, with no price adjustments allowed. The City required standard commercial liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance from the vendor.
• Scope: Supply of sodium hypochlorite and sodium bisulfite in specified concentrations and volumes.
• Delivery: Fast‑turnaround bulk and emergency shipments to 60 Quinsigamond Ave., Worcester, MA.
• Contract Terms: One‑year firm‑fixed price, optional renewals, standard insurance requirements, and prompt‑pay discount eligibility (>30 days).