City of Longview - Hydrofluorosilicic Acid - Bid # 27-0003, 2026
City of LongviewCity · Longview, TX- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Amanda Phillips
- (903) 237-1322
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Longview is seeking bids for an annual requirements contract to purchase hydrofluorosilicic acid for use by the Water Supply and Purification Division to treat potable water. The estimated quantity needed is approximately 74 Tons per year, delivered in truckload lots of 4,000 gallons minimum. Deliveries will be split among the Sabine Water Treatment Plant (1400 Swinging Bridge Road), Cherokee Water Treatment Plant (3512 Martin Luther King Blvd.), and Lake O’ the Pines Water Treatment Plant (2091 FM 1844) in Longview, TX. The chemical must be a minimum of 18.7% content (25% solution), minimum specific gravity 1.22, and meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60. Submissions are due by October 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must provide a certificate of analysis, purity assay, certified weight certificate, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and three verifiable references.
Hydrofluorosilicic acid (approximately 74 Tons estimated annually; minimum 18.7% content, 25% solution; specific gravity 1.22; NSF/ANSI Standard 60 compliant)
Purchase price, reputation of bidder, quality of goods/services, extent to which goods/services meet city's needs, past relationship, historical underutilized businesses impact, total long-term cost, local preference
SUMMARY
The City of Longview is seeking bids for an annual requirements contract to purchase hydrofluorosilicic acid for use by the Water Supply and Purification Division to treat potable water.
The estimated quantity needed is approximately 74 Tons per year, delivered in truckload lots of 4,000 gallons minimum. Deliveries will be split among the Sabine Water Treatment Plant (1400 Swinging Bridge Road), Cherokee Water Treatment Plant (3512 Martin Luther King Blvd.), and Lake O’ the Pines Water Treatment Plant (2091 FM 1844) in Longview, TX. The chemical must be a minimum of 18.7% content (25% solution), minimum specific gravity 1.22, and meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60. Submissions are due by October 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must provide a certificate of analysis, purity assay, certified weight certificate, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and three verifiable references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Purchase price
- Reputation of bidder
- Quality of goods/services
- Extent to which goods/services meet city's needs
- Past relationship
- Historical underutilized businesses impact
- Total long-term cost
- Local preference
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Hydrofluorosilicic acid (approximately 74 Tons estimated annually
- Minimum 18.7% content, 25% solution
- Specific gravity 1.22
- NSF/ANSI Standard 60 compliant)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- All pages of this bid document
- Signed Bid Response
- Signed Addenda Acknowledgement
- Completed Bid Response pages
- Applicable insurance certificates
- Certificate of analysis and purity assay
- References (3)
- Signed and notarized Bid Affidavit
- Signed and notarized Texas Verification form
- Signed and notarized Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Submit to
- City of Longview Purchasing Office, 300 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601 or P.O. Box 1952, Longview, TX 75606
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Longview, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Longview?
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 Longview Purchasing Office, 300 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601 or P.O. Box 1952, Longview, TX 75606. For questions, contact Amanda Phillips.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Longview in TX, 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 Amanda Phillips at (903) 237-1322. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Hydrofluorosilicic acid (approximately 74 Tons estimated annually; minimum 18.7% content, 25% solution; specific gravity 1.22; NSF/ANSI Standard 60 compliant). 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: "Purchase price, reputation of bidder, quality of goods/services, extent to which goods/services meet city's needs, past relationship, historical underutilized businesses impact, total long-term cost,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Longview?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Longview are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Longview 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: All pages of this bid document, Signed Bid Response, Signed Addenda Acknowledgement, Completed Bid Response pages, Applicable insurance certificates, Certificate of analysis and purity assay, Referenc. Review the full document from City of Longview for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Longview, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.