City of Portsmouth - FY27 Annual Chemical Bid - BID #26-26 (2026)
City of PortsmouthCity · Portsmouth, NH- Due
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Al Pratt
- (603) 520-0622
The 30-second brief
The City of Portsmouth is seeking bids for the FY27 Annual Chemical Bid to supply water and wastewater treatment chemicals including sodium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, hydrofluosilic acid, sodium fluoride, poly-ortho phosphate blend, polyaluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate (alum), sodium bisulfite, potassium permanganate, sodium permanganate, powdered activated carbon, de-watering polymer, headworks polymer, sodium chloride, calcium hypochlorite tablets, sodium bisulfate acid tablets, and 73% calcium hypochlorite. Deliveries will be made to various municipal facilities including Madbury Water Treatment Plant (WTP-M), Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP-PI), Pease Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP-P), Newington Booster Station (NBS), Municipal Indoor Pool (MIP), and Municipal Outdoor Pool (MOP). Quantities are estimated for annual requirements with firm pricing from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM via the City's e-Procurement Portal.
Sodium Hydroxide (25%), Magnesium Hydroxide, Ammonium Hydroxide, 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite - Liquid, 25% Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 97% Sodium Fluoride, Liquid Poly-Ortho Phosphate Blend, Polyaluminum Chloride, Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) - Liquid, 38% Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Permanganate, Powdered Activated Carbon, De-Watering Polymer, Headworks Polymer, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets, Sodium Bisulfate Acid Tablets, 73% Calcium Hypochlorite
Lowest, responsible and qualified bidder for each item based on specifications, quality, capacity, and price
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Summary
The City of Portsmouth is seeking bids for the FY27 Annual Chemical Bid to supply water and wastewater treatment chemicals including sodium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, hydrofluosilic acid, sodium fluoride, poly-ortho phosphate blend, polyaluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate (alum), sodium bisulfite, potassium permanganate, sodium permanganate, powdered activated carbon, de-watering polymer, headworks polymer, sodium chloride, calcium hypochlorite tablets, sodium bisulfate acid tablets, and 73% calcium hypochlorite.
Deliveries will be made to various municipal facilities including Madbury Water Treatment Plant (WTP-M), Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP-PI), Pease Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP-P), Newington Booster Station (NBS), Municipal Indoor Pool (MIP), and Municipal Outdoor Pool (MOP). Quantities are estimated for annual requirements with firm pricing from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM via the City's e-Procurement Portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Lowest
- Responsible and qualified bidder for each item based on specifications
- Quality
- Capacity
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
18- Sodium Hydroxide (25%)
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite - Liquid
- 25% Hydrofluosilicic Acid
- 97% Sodium Fluoride
- Liquid Poly-Ortho Phosphate Blend
- Polyaluminum Chloride
- Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) - Liquid
- 38% Sodium Bisulfite
- Sodium Permanganate
- Powdered Activated Carbon
- De-Watering Polymer
- Headworks Polymer
- Sodium Chloride
- Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets
- Sodium Bisulfate Acid Tablets
- 73% Calcium Hypochlorite
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth
- Scope location
- Portsmouth, NH
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Portsmouth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth. For questions, contact Al Pratt.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Portsmouth in NH, 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 Al Pratt at (603) 520-0622. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sodium Hydroxide (25%), Magnesium Hydroxide, Ammonium Hydroxide, 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite - Liquid, 25% Hydrofluosilicic Acid, 97% Sodium Fluoride, Liquid Poly-Ortho Phosphate Blend, Polyaluminum Chloride, Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) - Liquid, 38% Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Permanganate, Powdered Activat. 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: "Lowest, responsible and qualified bidder for each item based on specifications, quality, capacity, and price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Portsmouth?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Portsmouth are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Portsmouth 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. Review the full document from City of Portsmouth for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portsmouth, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.