2027 Chemical Bids

The Red Lion Municipal Authority (Authority) will receive sealed bids electronically via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com until **10:00 AM, Thursday, December 10th, 2026**, for furnishing chemicals as specified herein.

The amounts specified are approximate, based on experience, and the Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the amounts according to its needs.

I/We propose to furnish the Red Lion Municipal Authority with following specified chemicals at the Firm Bid Prices Quoted next hereunder for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, inclusive, FOB Cabin Creek Filtering Plant, 425 Gebhart Road, Windsor, Pennsylvania 17366:

• 100 Tons Caustic Soda (25%), 9,000 gal.
• 110 Tons Liquid Aluminum Sulfate containing 8% or more avail. water soluble A1 0, 2- 6000 gal. Tanks
• 2 Tons Potassium Permanganate (free flowing) KMnO4 as manufactured by Carus Co. or Chem One Ltd., 55# keg
• 1 Tons Copper Sulfate (Cu SO4) (Large Crystals), 50# bags
• 1 Tons Aqua Nuchar, Activated Carbon, Water Grade, 50# bags
• 95 Tons Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5%), 6,000 gal.
• 2 Tons Sodium Bisulfite (38%), 55 gal. drum
• 12 Tons Hydrofluosilic Acid (23%), 330 gal. tote
• 9 Tons Zinc Orthophosphate, Zinc as Zn = 5%, Phosphate as PO4 = 50%, Ratio Ortho/Poly = 10:1
• 4 Tons Emulsion Polyacrylamide Nonionic Superfloc N-1986 or Approved equal

Specified amount is on a wet pound basis.

Deliveries are to be made promptly, not to exceed seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the order, either oral or written. Deliveries shall be accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, unless at a time agreed upon by the Authority.

Vendor is solely responsible for loading all chemicals to the storage or usage locations at each plant.

Each chemical bid shall meet the most current addition of AWWA standards.

**Bids must be submitted electronically via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com** by the date and time indicated above. ANY BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE AND/OR TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Bidders will be required to use the enclosed bid form.

THE PRICES TO BE QUOTED ARE TO BE FIRM PRICES FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD WITH NO EXCEPTIONS INCLUDING ESCALATION CHARGES, FUEL SURCHARGES OR DELIVERY CHARGES. January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027

The Authority will first consider those bids which quote a total price for all chemicals listed on the bid form (referred to as "single vendor bids"). The Authority may select the lowest responsible bidder submitting a single vendor bid. [...] The Authority may select the lowest responsible bidder for each chemical or for combinations of two or more chemicals.

The (SDS) safety data sheet and manufacturers specifications [...] shall be included with each chemical bid.

The storage facilities at each of the facilities can be examined by the bidders on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. All bidders are urged to do so in order to thoroughly familiarize themselves with loading and unloading facilities. Please contact the Superintendent or designate for an appointment. (717-244-3475)