NOTICE INVITING BIDS
BIDDING PROCESS. This Invitation to Bid invites actual bids from qualifying vendors to provide needed treatment chemicals. Inquiries about this Invitation to Bid may be submitted to the District through Utah.bonfirehub.com on or before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026. Bidders shall submit sealed electronic bids via Bonfire Software on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Bids shall clearly identify the exact 'per gallon' or 'per pound/dry static ton' of each chemical. The District will then calculate the actual cost of using each bidder's product by evaluating the proposed cost.
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Electronic sealed bids will be accepted via Bonfire until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
SUMMARY OF DATES & DEADLINES
DEADLINE ITEM DATE - NO LATER THAN
District Issues Notice and Invitation to Bid Monday, September 15, 2026
Bid Inquiries (through Bonfire) Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.
Bid Deadline Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The District seeks bids from qualified vendors. Services include safe transportation and delivery of necessary treatment chemicals to designated filling ports or chemical storage areas. Chemicals include aluminum sulfate, sodium hypochlorite, and citric acid. Sodium hypochlorite and aluminum sulfate will be delivered via bulk tanker load and delivered into chemical storage tanks via piping system. Citric acid will be delivered via tote and filled into tanks by District staff.
SPECIFICATIONS: Products proposed in a supplier's bid shall meet or be of higher quality than outlined in the Technical Specifications set forth in Part F and Part G; Exhibit 1, and as contained in the Procurement Documents.
QUANTITIES: The District operates a wastewater treatment plant capable of processing inflows of approximately 15 MGD. The quantities of each chemical are estimated and the District makes no representation that it agrees to purchase chemicals in estimated amounts or any product at all. Actual purchases may be either less than or greater than estimated amounts. Individual deliveries shall be made in the form and quantities listed in the specifications. The table below provides an estimate of annual quantities needed:
Chemical Pounds/Gallons Per Year
Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25% 166,220 lb.
Sodium Hypochlorite 10% 150,000 lb.
Citric Acid 50% 4,176 gallons
Aluminum Sulfate 8.3% 924,000 lb.
BID ITEMS. Any Bidder may bid to provide any single item, all items, or any combination of items. The District reserves the right to enter an agreement with one or multiple vendors, in the best interest of the District.
LENGTH OF CONTRACT. The term of this contract will be for one year, with four one-year extension options; the total contract term will not exceed five (5) years.
PRICES. Prices quoted must include a per pound or per gallon cost for the actual chemical, as well as additional cost for services such as: delivery/transportation; fuel; container washout; relevant tax; and technical assistance1 costs. Prices for successive annual terms may be adjusted annually at time of renewal.
EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAX. Supplier shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by law to be paid for the production and delivery of the Product and Services. The District is exempt from paying sales and use taxes. The District's Utah State sales and use tax exemption number is: 12257770-002-STC
INQUIRIES, PLANT WALK THROUGH. Bidders may schedule a facility walkthrough to inspect chemical fill and storage as part of the project. The scheduling of a facility walkthrough shall be directed to John Gallagher, Operations Supervisor. He can be reached via email at johng@jbidut.gov. All technical questions are to be posted via Bonfire. Once the walkthrough is completed, contact with Mr. Gallagher shall terminate and potential suppliers are to monitor Bonfire for questions, addenda, or any changes to the Procurement Documents.
OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any formality in a bid and to make awards in the interest of the District. Discounts offered under payment terms, or award of multiple bid items to a single Bidder, will be evaluated to determine the lowest overall cost and best service to the District. The District may award part or the entire contract to a single Bidder or combination of Bidders.
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Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT OFFICES FOR SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS.