ITB 6864 Odor Control Chemicals

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 6864) for the supply of odor‑control chemicals (calcium nitrate solution) to be used in its wastewater treatment facilities. Bids were evaluated on a unit‑price basis per 100,000 gallons, with the contract intended to run for three years and renewable annually. Citco Water (formerly Aulick) was selected as the awardee. The solicitation required the chemical to meet specific nitrate‑oxygen, pH, and odor‑free criteria, with delivery to two city sites on a freight‑prepaid basis and payment on Net 30 terms. The procurement followed a full‑and‑open competition process, and the City imposed extensive insurance and compliance requirements. • Scope: 100,000 gallons of calcium‑nitrate odor‑control solution, meeting defined technical specs. • Pricing: Unit price $2.67 per 100,000 gallons (total $267,000 for the quoted quantity). • Term: 3‑year contract, renewable each year; delivery “as‑needed” to two wastewater plants. • Procurement: Open competitive bid, with detailed insurance, warranty, and indemnification clauses.