BID: U2026-01 Chemical

Agency:	Phenix City
State:	Alabama
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing 424690 - Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Posted Date:	Apr 17, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 30, 2026
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BID: U2026-01 Chemical @ 10 a.m. EDT

April 30 @ 10:00 am EDT

Notice for Bids Bid | U2026-01 CHEMICAL BID

TO OPEN THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026, 10 A.M., EASTERN TIME

The City of Phenix City is seeking bids for BID # U2026-01 Chemical Bid

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: U2026-01 Chemical Bid

Bids must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time at:

Phenix City Finance Department
Attn: Purchasing Agent
601 12th Street, Second Floor
Phenix City, Alabama 36867

Bids will be opened in the City Council Chambers located at 1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, Alabama.

The City reserves the right to waive any informalities, or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the best and most responsible bidder.

A 5% bid bond or cashier’s check must be submitted with all bids. Failure to furnish cashier’s check or bid bond will cause bid to be rejected.

For further Specifications, please view the official “Notice for Bid” attached.

For additional information, please contact Barrett Crain (WFP) at 334-291-4757.

View the official Notice for Bid .

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THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY/UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

U2026-01 CHEMCIAL BID

TO OPEN THURSDAY, April 30th, 2026, 10:00 AM EASTERN

The City of Phenix City/Utilities Department will be soliciting bids for the following:

Quantity

Item No. Item

Unit Estimates

1 Copper Sulfate (WFP)

Lbs

75000

Bids must be submitted on the bid form in a sealed envelope marked:

Phenix City Utilities Dept./ Chemical Bid

Bids must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 9:30 AM EASTERN at:

Phenix City Finance Department

Attn: Purchasing Agent

601 12th Street, Second Floor

Phenix City, Alabama 36867

Bids will be opened in the City Council Chambers located at 1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, Alabama.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the opening thereof.

The City reserves the right to waive any informalities, or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the

best and most responsible bidder.

A 5% bid bond or cashiers check must be submitted with all bids in order for your bid to be considered.

For additional information or copies of the bid form and/or specifications, contact Barrett Crain (WFP) at 334-291-4757.

PUBLIC NOTICE

BID NUMBER U2026-01

“Copper Sulfate Bid”

PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA

The City of Phenix City will receive sealed bids at 601 12th Street, 2nd floor, for

chemicals to be used at the Water Filtration and Waste Water Treatment plants until

9:30 A.M. Eastern Time, Thursday, April 30th, 2026 and publicly open immediately

thereafter at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time in the Phenix City Council Chambers at City

Hall, 1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, Alabama. Copies of the bid form can be obtained

by requesting bid number U2026-01 at the Phenix City Utilities Department, 1119 Broad

Street, 1st Floor, Phenix City, Alabama. For additional information contact or Barrett

Crain (WFP) at 334-291-4757.

The following is a list of the materials:

Item

No.

Item

1 Copper Sulfate (WFP)

Quantity

Unit Estimates

Lbs

75000

City of Phenix City

Specifications for Bid# U2026-01

Copper Sulfate

A. General Terms and Conditions

1. Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the City of Phenix City shall order

from the Contractor all Copper Sulfate required to be purchased by the City of

Phenix City during the contract period. The vendor will be responsible to get a

business license with the city.

2. It is estimated that 75000 lbs. of Copper Sulfate will be required in the operation

of the Water Filtration Plant during the period October 1, 2025 – September 30,

2026. Exact quantities cannot now be determined, but estimates are given.

Quantities listed may be increased or decreased to meet the requirements of the

City of Phenix City during the contract period. A minimum is not guaranteed.

3. A purchase order for the period of October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026

inclusive will be awarded as a result of this invitation for bid. Prices quoted shall

remain firm for the entire term of the contract.

4. Deliveries are to be made to the City of Phenix City Water Filtration Plant within

5 days following request for each delivery. Deliveries will be accepted only

between the hours of 8:00 am through 2:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through

Friday and not in holidays.

5. The City of Phenix City reserves the right to purchase Copper Sulfate from

another source if successful bidder is unable to deliver within the specified

delivery time.

6. The Copper Sulfate must be bid in lbs. dry weight, bids based on Gallons will not

be accepted.

7. The Contract may be canceled by either party with 30 days written notice for

failure to comply with the provisions of this contract.

8. Bids will be considered only from manufacturers or their authorized distributors.

The authorized distributors must regularly maintain a substantial stock of the

chemical bid upon and must be actively engaged in the sale of Copper Sulfate.

Such stock and facilities may be examined by a representative of the City of

Phenix City at any time either before award is made or during the life of the

contract.

9. The City of Phenix City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or portions of

bids, waive formalities and to make such award of contract as may be deemed to

be the best advantage of the City. No bids may be withdrawn within ninety (90)

days after date of opening.

10. Any required deposits, or other special fees shall be noted on the proposal.

11. The contractor will provide documentation on its driver training program

developed to ensure they fully understand the safety and health hazards of

hazardous substances they are delivering and the handling equipment they

operate in order to protect themselves, the City’s staff, citizens living near the

facility, and the environment.

12. Material Safety Data Sheets: The supplier shall furnish Material Safety Data

Sheets for the specified Copper Sulfate immediately upon the first delivery. The

MSDS shall be updated as required by law or if warranted by any manufacturer

or product change.

13. Certificate of Analysis: The supplier shall furnish Certificate of Analysis for the

specified Copper Sulfate immediately upon arrival of each delivery. The

Certificate of Analysis must include all of the following product specifications.

i. Copper Sulfate; %

ii. Specific Gravity

iii. Physical Appearance, containing no foreign bodies

B. Specifications for Copper Sulfate

1. Copper Sulfate Bid must be directly comparable with TMB® 471. Any alternative

bid will not be considered

2. Laboratory Testing: All bidders shall arrange for on-site testing of their products

for the purpose of determining which products they intend to bid on. Testing

shall be limited to jar testing only. Contact Barrett Crain at 334-291-4757. The

WFP will provide laboratory space for all vendors to test their Copper Sulfate

prior to proposal due date. It will be the responsibility of the vendors to

determine the best Copper Sulfate they have available for algae reduction.

3. Bid must be in compliance with ANSI/AWWA B602-17, Standard for Copper

Sulfate.

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4. Bidder must include with the bid submitted an Affidavit stating that the Copper

Sulfate furnished under this contract complies with all applicable standards and

requirements of ANSI/AWWA B602-17, Standard for Copper Sulfate.

5. Copper Sulfate shall contain no soluble material or organic substances, in

quantities capable of producing deleterious or injurious effects on the health of

those consuming water that has been treated properly with stated product.

6. Copper Sulfate must have the following typical values:

i. Copper Sulfate,% CuSO4 25%

ii. Specific Gravity: 1.17-1.19

iii. Viscosity: 2.07 centipoise

iv. Minimum Shelf Life: Six (6) Months, without sediment in bulk storage

tank.

7. Copper Sulfate is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water. This

material should be certified as suitable for contact with, or treatment of,

drinking water by accredited certification organization in accordance with

ANSI/NSF Standards Institute.

8. Deliveries: As needed with five (5) days’ notice to the Phenix City Water

Filtration Plant located at 1100 32nd St., Phenix City, Alabama 36867. Received

between the hours of 8a.m. and 2p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through

Friday except on holidays.

9. Bidder must provide APT test every month sent to Superintendent Barrett Crain.

10. Bidder must provide 300 gallon day tank with piping to chemical skid and to

injection point for Copper Sulfate chemical.

11. Bidder must provide chemical feed pump and perform maintenance on chemical

feed pump as needed.

C. Insurance Requirements

1. The Supplier will be required to furnish the City with the following insurance

policies prior to final award of contract:

i. Workman's Compensation

1. Statutory Limits

ii. General Liability

1. $500,000 /bodily injury

2. $100,000 /property damage

3. $250,000 /each person

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