Liquid Calcium Hydroxide: October 18, 2022

This solicitation concerns the annual supply of approximately 12.8 million gallons of liquid calcium hydroxide for Central Alabama Water. Two qualified vendors submitted bids, and the evaluation determined Burnett Lime Company, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder at $0.0525 per gallon, yielding an estimated contract value of $672,000 for the 2023 pricing year. The agency is seeking board approval to award the contract to Burnett Lime, with the purchase intended to support water‑treatment operations throughout the fiscal year. • Product: Liquid calcium hydroxide, ~12.8 M gal/yr • Procurement method: Open competition, two bids received • Award recommendation: Burnett Lime Company, Inc. (unit price $0.0525/gal) • Pricing period: Firm for calendar year 2023; total estimated cost $672 k • Minority‑vendor and new‑vendor status noted on the approval form.