Sulfur Scrubber Solution Micronutrient

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

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids from qualified Contractors for the as-needed purchase and delivery of sulfur scrubber solution micronutrient for the Water Pollution Control Facility located at 7525 Bertram Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

The sulfur scrubber solution product must be compatible for use with Hydrogen Sulfide removal in scrubbers, by promoting Thiobacillus bacteria health. Raw gas flows, being treated, range from 300-600 cfm with an average H2S concentration of 13,000 ppm. Vendor shall include a detailed product composition with their bid.

Based on current water treatment flow, the City anticipates it will require approximately 2,750 gallons per year. The solution must be in 55-gallon drums, to be delivered three (3) or four (4) drums per order, during calendar year 2027. This projection is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a minimum purchase requirement. Actual quantities, whether lesser or greater than estimated, will not affect the prices as bid and accepted for the term of the contract(s).

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. A Water Pollution Control Operations Supervisor will place orders and arrange for deliveries.

• Deliveries are to be made during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any after-hour deliveries need to be scheduled with the Water Pollution Control Operations Supervisor or WPC Operations Manager.
• The bill of lading and manifests will contain all of the same information as described above.

**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.

**Insurance is required.** WORK SHALL NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY.

**Required** attachments: *Certification Regarding Ability to Obtain Required Insurance* form and *Product Composition*.

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