Phosphoric Acid 75% Bulk Liquid

The City of Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control facility is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of Phosphoric Acid 75% Bulk Liquid to the Water Pollution Control Facility. This chemical is used as a source of nutrient in the anaerobic process.

Documentation Requirements

• Supplier's price per pound of Phosphoric Acid 75% Bulk Liquid (FOB destination). The unit price must include all costs for supply, delivery, insurance, permits, testing and other related fees.
• A list of three (3) municipal wastewater treatment plants (with responsible individual and telephone number) that are current customers of the supplier.
• A full description of the Phosphoric Acid 75% Bulk Liquid to be furnished to include the brand name, manufacturer and where the product was manufactured.
• Copies of "Typical Chemical & Physical Reports" for the product to be furnished.

Estimated Quantities

The Water Pollution Control facility estimates it will require approximately 150,000 lbs per year of Phosphoric Acid 75% Bulk Liquid. 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. [...] Actual quantities, whether lesser or greater than estimated, will not affect the prices as bid and accepted for the term of the contract.

Delivery Location and Requirements

• Water Pollution Control Facility, 7525 Bertram Rd SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52403
• Anticipated Annual Usage: 150,000 lbs
• Typical Shipment: Truck load of 50,000#

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.

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

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.

Award shall be made to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid with regard to the specifications set forth herein. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

**Insurance is required.** Work shall not begin until the certificate of insurance and all endorsements are received and approved by the City. General Liability limits are not less than **$3,000,000** per occurrence / **$3,000,000** general aggregate. Automobile Liability has a combined single limit of at least **$3,000,000** per occurrence. Pollution Liability has limits of at least **$3,000,000** per occurrence.

Payment terms shall be net forty-five (45) days upon receipt of an acceptable original invoice.