Bi-State Joint Purchasing Council - 2027 Water Treatment Chemicals - 2027-WTC (2026)
Bi-state Regional CommissionMPO · Rock Island, IL- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Ricky Newcomb
- (309) 793-6300 ext 1138
The 30-second brief
Bi-State Joint Purchasing Council is issuing a sealed bid for water treatment chemicals to be purchased by member governments for calendar year 2027. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. (CT) on October 21, 2026, and evaluated on the basis of cost and specification compliance. Required chemicals include aluminum sulfate, anhydrous ammonia, caustic soda, activated carbon, chlorine, hydrofluosilicic acid, lime, liquid carbon dioxide, liquid ferric sulfate, magnesium bisulfite, potassium permanganate, aqua mag, phosphoric acid, ferric chloride, sodium bisulfite, and dadmac in various quantities and packaging types. Hard copies of bids will not be mailed, and bid materials may be found in the online system.
Aluminum Sulfate (Liquid Alum) - Bulk tank truck, Anhydrous Ammonia - Bulk tank truck, Caustic Soda - Bulk tank truck, Activated Carbon - Bulk truck loads of 30, 000 pounds, Activated Carbon - 50 pound bags palletized and plastic wrapped for forklift, Activated Carbon - Bulk truck loads not to exceed 20, 000 pounds, Chlorine (Gas) - 150 pound cylinders, Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite 15%) - 4, 500 gallon loads, Chlorine (Gas) - Truck load lots varying from 2 to 6 one-ton cylinders, Hydrofluosilicic Acid - Bulk tank truck, Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 15 gallon pail (bucket), Lime - Bulk trucks of 50, 000 pound loads, Liquid Carbon Dioxide - Tank supply, Liquid Ferric Sulfate 12% Fe+++ - Bulk tank truck of 4, 500 gallon loads, Magnesium Bisulfite - Lots of approximately 4 to 8, 30 gallon plastic drums, Potassium Permanganate - 55 pound grums (25 kg pails) with handles, Aqua Mag - 55 gallon (627 pound) drums, Phosphoric Acid - Bulk tank truck, Ferric Chloride - Bulk tank truck, Sodium Bisulfite - Totes, Sodium Bisulfite - Drums, Dadmac - Totes
Cost, specification compliance
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Summary
Bi-State Joint Purchasing Council is issuing a sealed bid for water treatment chemicals to be purchased by member governments for calendar year 2027.
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. (CT) on October 21, 2026, and evaluated on the basis of cost and specification compliance. Required chemicals include aluminum sulfate, anhydrous ammonia, caustic soda, activated carbon, chlorine, hydrofluosilicic acid, lime, liquid carbon dioxide, liquid ferric sulfate, magnesium bisulfite, potassium permanganate, aqua mag, phosphoric acid, ferric chloride, sodium bisulfite, and dadmac in various quantities and packaging types. Hard copies of bids will not be mailed, and bid materials may be found in the online system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost, specification compliance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Aluminum Sulfate (Liquid Alum) - Bulk tank truck, Anhydrous Ammonia - Bulk tank truck, Caustic Soda - Bulk tank truck, Activated Carbon - Bulk truck loads of 30, 000 pounds, Activated Carbon - 50 pound bags palletized and plastic wrapped for forklift, Activated Carbon - Bulk truck loads not to exceed 20, 000 pounds, Chlorine (Gas) - 150 pound cylinders, Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite 15%) - 4, 500 gallon loads, Chlorine (Gas) - Truck load lots varying from 2 to 6 one-ton cylinders, Hydrofluosilicic Acid - Bulk tank truck, Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 15 gallon pail (bucket), Lime - Bulk trucks of 50, 000 pound loads, Liquid Carbon Dioxide - Tank supply, Liquid Ferric Sulfate 12% Fe+++ - Bulk tank truck of 4, 500 gallon loads, Magnesium Bisulfite - Lots of approximately 4 to 8, 30 gallon plastic drums, Potassium Permanganate - 55 pound grums (25 kg pails) with handles, Aqua Mag - 55 gallon (627 pound) drums, Phosphoric Acid - Bulk tank truck, Ferric Chloride - Bulk tank truck, Sodium Bisulfite - Totes, Sodium Bisulfite - Drums, Dadmac - Totes
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non-Collusion Statement.pdf, Vendor_Registration_Form.pdf
- Submit to
- https://bistate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=106&SourceType=1
- Scope location
- Rock Island, IL
- Reported agency
- Bi-State Regional Commission
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Bi-state Regional Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://bistate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=106&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Ricky Newcomb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Bi-state Regional Commission in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ricky Newcomb at (309) 793-6300 ext 1138. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Aluminum Sulfate (Liquid Alum) - Bulk tank truck, Anhydrous Ammonia - Bulk tank truck, Caustic Soda - Bulk tank truck, Activated Carbon - Bulk truck loads of 30, 000 pounds, Activated Carbon - 50 pound bags palletized and plastic wrapped for forklift, Activated Carbon - Bulk truck loads not to excee. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost, specification compliance" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bi-state Regional Commission?
All active and historical solicitations from Bi-state Regional Commission are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Bi-state Regional Commission regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusion Statement.pdf, Vendor_Registration_Form.pdf. Review the full document from Bi-state Regional Commission for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rock Island, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.