SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS

This sealed‑bid solicitation from the City of Mobile seeks a vendor to supply a defined set of swimming‑pool chemicals for a six‑month period. The scope includes light soda ash, calcium hypochlorite, sodium bicarbonate, chlorine tablets, algaecide, clarifier, and stabilizer, with specific initial quantities listed. The vendor must maintain a local presence in Mobile, AL, and be able to provide immediate pick‑up of stocked chemicals. Bids were due by 11:30 a.m. on 16 Mar 2022, required a 5 % bid bond, and the award would be made on an item‑basis with an all‑or‑none provision. The contract may be extended at the City’s discretion, and if the total exceeds $50,000, at least 15 % of the work must involve socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. • Required chemicals and initial quantities are explicitly listed. • Vendor must have a local Mobile address for same‑day pick‑up and be E‑Verify certified. • Award is open competition with sealed‑bid submission, 5 % bid security, and net‑20‑day payment terms.