Sodium Hydroxide 50% Bulk

The City of Cedar Rapids is requesting bids from suppliers to provide and deliver Sodium Hydroxide 50% Bulk, diaphragm grade, on an as-needed basis to the Water Pollution Control Facility, 7525 Bertram Road SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received electronically before 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for Sodium Hydroxide 50% Bulk as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility.

The Sodium Hydroxide to be supplied shall meet or exceed the provisions of the American Water Works Association Standard B501-03 and B501-08.

To facilitate proper evaluation, all bids must include the following:

• The unit price must include all costs for supply, delivery, insurance, permits, testing and other related fees.
• Full descriptive chemical specification sheets showing product quality assurances of its suitability and ANSI/NSF 60 Certification information including a copy of the ANSI/NSF 60 Certification listing the end supplier as the certified agent.

Based on current water treatment flow, the City anticipates that it will require approximately **700 tons** of 50% Sodium Hydroxide Bulk during the initial term of the contract at its water treatment facility. The City does not guarantee that the quantities estimated will be accurate for the upcoming contract period. The City reserves the right to order decreased or increased amounts from those specified.

Although the Water Pollution Control Facility will endeavor to place all orders four (4) days in advance, the supplier must be able to provide 24-hour emergency delivery service. The Water Pollution Control Operations Manager and authorized representatives will place orders and arrange for deliveries.

Deliveries are to be made during the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday only, except holidays. No Exceptions. Any after-hour deliveries will be rejected or required to wait until the next business day.

Each delivery truck will be sealed with a numbered metal seal or security tag.

**Submission:** sealed bids will be received electronically before **3:00 PM** on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Award shall be made to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid with regard to the specifications set forth herein. [...] Any award(s) made by the City of Cedar Rapids is subject to prior approval by the City of Cedar Rapids City Council.

**Required** attachments: the completed *Certification Regarding Ability to Obtain Required Insurance* form and the *Descriptive Chemical Sheets*.

Insurance is required for this project. Work shall not begin until the certificate of insurance and all endorsements are received and approved by the City. General Liability, Automobile Liability and Pollution Liability limits are not less than **$3,000,000**.

The initial term of the Contract shall be for one (1) year anticipated to be January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. The City and the Contractor may renew the original Contract for four (4) additional one-year time periods by mutual agreement.

Payment terms for Work authorized under the contract shall be net forty-five (45) days upon receipt of an acceptable original invoice.