Chemicals, Sodium Hypochlorite & Bisulfite / DPWP

This sealed‑bid solicitation from the City of Worcester seeks a vendor to supply and deliver bulk liquid sodium hypochlorite (≥15% chlorine) and sodium bisulfite (38‑40% concentration) for the city’s wastewater treatment facilities over a one‑year period. The contract is structured as a line‑item award, allowing separate bidding for each chemical item, with strict delivery timelines (48‑hour standard, 12‑hour emergency). No bond amounts are specified, but insurance and a one‑year guarantee are required. The award was made to Univar USA, a chemical distributor. • Scope: 50,000 gal & 10,000 gal sodium hypochlorite and 15,000 gal & 5,000 gal sodium bisulfite (annual totals) with rapid delivery to Quinsigamond Ave Pumping Station. • Procurement: Full and open sealed‑bid competition, unit‑price pricing, no price adjustments after submission. • Contract Terms: 1‑year base term (Dec 2023‑Nov 2024) with up to two optional one‑year renewals; required insurance, prompt‑pay discount consideration, and product documentation.