Water Treatment Chemicals

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is seeking suppliers of hydrofluorosilicic acid for its municipal water treatment operations through a two-phase bid process and online reverse auction.

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority


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Open (open)
2026-177
Nov 12, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 29, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Description

Pittsburgh Water is seeking bids for hydrofluorosilicic acid used in municipal water treatment. The solicitation estimates annual usage at 400 U.S. tons, delivered by bulk tanker; typical release orders are approximately 4,000–4,500 gallons. The chemical must meet the specified ANSI/AWWA and NSF requirements, and the supplier must provide delivery equipment and labor, meet delivery and safety requirements, and respond to emergency orders with 24–48 hours’ notice. The procurement has two phases: an unpriced technical proposal followed, for approved bidders, by an online reverse auction for pricing. The technical submission includes required forms and statements, while references and safety data sheets are optional at proposal submission or may be requested/provided later as specified. The contract is a requirements contract with a one-year initial term and up to three additional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement.

Classification Codes
NAICS325180Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
PSC6810Chemicals
Smart Codes
water treatment chemicalsbulk chemical deliverychemical supply contracts
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 29, 2026-Bid Issued
Nov 04, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 6, 2026-Answers Posted
Nov 12, 2026 07:00 PM-Unpriced Technical Proposal Due
Nov 16, 2026-Formal Invitation to Phase 2
Nov 17, 2026-eBridge Bid System Training
Nov 18, 2026 07:00 PM-Initial Bid Due
Nov 19, 2026 07:00 PM-Reverse Auction
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation — $1,000,000.00
  • Bodily Injury — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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