City of DeKalb - Water Conditioning Bulk Softener Salt Purchase and Delivery - 2026
City of DeKalb cityCity · DeKalb city, IL- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Brad Ziegler
- (815) 758-2050
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Purchase and delivery of approximately 1,550 tons of water conditioning bulk softener salt annually for the City of DeKalb Water Department's five potable water treatment plants, including Seventh Street, Lincoln Highway, County Farm Rd, Corporate Dr, and Dresser Road facilities. The contract is for a one-year term with an alternate bid for a two-year contract and two optional yearly extensions. Softener salt is used daily for ion-exchange water softening processes and must meet federal and AWWA standards with flow control delivery capabilities. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, requiring sealed bids with a 10% bid security.
Water Conditioning Bulk Softener Salt (approx. 1, 550 tons annually across five water treatment plants: Seventh St, Lincoln Highway, County Farm Rd, Corporate Dr, Dresser Road)
Price, product quality, references, service, delivery time, past experience, bidder responsibility
SUMMARY
Purchase and delivery of approximately 1,550 tons of water conditioning bulk softener salt annually for the City of DeKalb Water Department's five potable water treatment plants, including Seventh Street, Lincoln Highway, County Farm Rd, Corporate Dr, and Dresser Road facilities.
The contract is for a one-year term with an alternate bid for a two-year contract and two optional yearly extensions. Softener salt is used daily for ion-exchange water softening processes and must meet federal and AWWA standards with flow control delivery capabilities. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, requiring sealed bids with a 10% bid security.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price
- Product quality
- References
- Service
- Delivery time
- Past experience
- Bidder responsibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Water Conditioning Bulk Softener Salt (approx. 1, 550 tons annually across five water treatment plants: Seventh St, Lincoln Highway, County Farm Rd, Corporate Dr, Dresser Road)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid Sheet
- Detailed Cost Sheet
- Detailed Exceptions Sheet
- Bid Security (10% of total amount bid)
- W-9 form
- Subcontractor Listing
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- City of DeKalb-Water Department, Attn: April Beeman, 1216 Market St., DeKalb, IL 60115
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- DeKalb, IL
- Reported agency
- City of DeKalb
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of DeKalb city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 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: City of DeKalb-Water Department, Attn: April Beeman, 1216 Market St., DeKalb, IL 60115. For questions, contact Brad Ziegler.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of DeKalb city 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 Brad Ziegler at (815) 758-2050. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Water Conditioning Bulk Softener Salt (approx. 1, 550 tons annually across five water treatment plants: Seventh St, Lincoln Highway, County Farm Rd, Corporate Dr, Dresser Road). 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: "Price, product quality, references, service, delivery time, past experience, bidder responsibility" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of DeKalb city?
All active and historical solicitations from City of DeKalb city are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of DeKalb city 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 29, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Bid Sheet, Detailed Cost Sheet, Detailed Exceptions Sheet, Bid Security (10% of total amount bid), W-9 form, Subcontractor Listing, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from City of DeKalb city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: DeKalb, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.