Orthophosphoric Acid: October 18, 2022

Central Alabama Water issued a bid solicitation to purchase approximately 60,000 lb of technical‑grade orthophosphoric acid for the 2023 calendar year. Three vendors submitted responsive bids; Chemrite, Inc. of Buford, GA offered the lowest unit price of $1.36 per pound, yielding an estimated total spend of $81,600. The agency conducted a full and open competition, evaluated the bids on October 18 2022, and is seeking board approval to award the contract to Chemrite, Inc. The procurement is a straightforward commodity purchase with a unit‑price structure and no additional services or performance metrics noted. • Quantity: 60,000 lb annually • Awarded Vendor: Chemrite, Inc. (lowest unit price) • Estimated Contract Value: $81,600 for 2023 • Procurement Type: Full and Open Competition, Unit‑Price