2023 Liquid Caustic Soda

The Town of Southampton awarded a contract for the supply of liquid caustic soda to Univar USA, Inc. to meet the chemical needs of the Hampton Bays Water District. The procurement was conducted as an open, sealed‑bid competition, with the bid opening on December 21 2022 and the award resolution adopted on October 1 2023. The contract term runs through the end of 2023, with the option for up to four one‑year extensions. Funding is drawn from designated town General Ledger accounts related to highway maintenance and water‑district chemicals, and the contract cannot be funded or paid until a fully executed agreement is in place. • Open public competition (one bid received and awarded) • Unit price of $2.25 per gallon, total contract value reported as $116,740 • Single‑vendor award to Univar USA, Inc. with a possible four‑year renewal option