City of San Benito - 12-Month Supply of Chemicals - Bid # 2026-1006-001 (2026)
City of San BenitoCity · San Benito, TX- Due
- Sep 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Elvira Cavazos
- (956) 893-0505
The 30-second brief
The City of San Benito, Texas invites sealed bids for a 12-month supply of water treatment chemicals, including aluminum sulfate (alum), caustic soda solution, liquid ammonium sulfate, citric acid, sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium bisulfite, sodium chlorite solution, chlorine gas, copper sulfate granular, activated carbon powder, calcium hypochlorite dry, and sodium hypochlorite solution for water and wastewater treatment plants. The contract term is one year from October 1, 2026, through October 1, 2027. Bids are due by Monday, September 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CST) at the Municipal Building, 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586, with public opening at 3:00 PM. A bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total awarded contract is required. Evaluation factors include net price, stock availability, bidder reputation, delivery, and safety records.
COAGULAT Blend of Aluminum Sulfate WTP 1 (92, 000 Gal); CAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION WTP 1 & 2 (95, 000 Gal); LIQUID AMMONIUM SULFATE WTP 1 & 2 (11, 000 Gal); CITRIC ACID TOTES 50% WTP 2 (3, 000 Gal); SULFURIC ACID 38% WTP 2 (700 Gal); SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% WTP 2 (3, 000 Gal); SODIUM BISULFITE TOTES 38% WTP 2 (550 Gal); SODIUM CHLORITE SOLUTION WTP 1 & 2 (19, 000 Gal); CHLORINE GAS-100% WTP 1 & 2 (84, 000 Lbs); COPPER SULFATE GRANULAR WTP 1 & 2 (21, 000 Lbs); ACTIVATED CARBON POWDER CAS #7440-44-0 WTP 1 & 2 (40, 000 Lbs); CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE DRY 65-68% (300 Lbs); SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% Solution (3, 300 Gal)
Bidders net price on bid items, Stock availability, Reputation of the bidder, Delivery, Safety records
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Summary
The City of San Benito, Texas invites sealed bids for a 12-month supply of water treatment chemicals, including aluminum sulfate (alum), caustic soda solution, liquid ammonium sulfate, citric acid, sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium bisulfite, sodium chlorite solution, chlorine gas, copper sulfate granular, activated carbon powder, calcium hypochlorite dry, and sodium hypochlorite solution for water and wastewater treatment plants.
The contract term is one year from October 1, 2026, through October 1, 2027. Bids are due by Monday, September 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CST) at the Municipal Building, 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586, with public opening at 3:00 PM. A bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total awarded contract is required. Evaluation factors include net price, stock availability, bidder reputation, delivery, and safety records.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Bidders net price on bid items
- Stock availability
- Reputation of the bidder
- Delivery
- Safety records
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- COAGULAT Blend of Aluminum Sulfate WTP 1 (92, 000 Gal)
- CAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION WTP 1 & 2 (95, 000 Gal)
- LIQUID AMMONIUM SULFATE WTP 1 & 2 (11, 000 Gal)
- CITRIC ACID TOTES 50% WTP 2 (3, 000 Gal)
- SULFURIC ACID 38% WTP 2 (700 Gal)
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% WTP 2 (3, 000 Gal)
- SODIUM BISULFITE TOTES 38% WTP 2 (550 Gal)
- SODIUM CHLORITE SOLUTION WTP 1 & 2 (19, 000 Gal)
- CHLORINE GAS-100% WTP 1 & 2 (84, 000 Lbs)
- COPPER SULFATE GRANULAR WTP 1 & 2 (21, 000 Lbs)
- ACTIVATED CARBON POWDER CAS #7440-44-0 WTP 1 & 2 (40, 000 Lbs)
- CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE DRY 65-68% (300 Lbs)
- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% Solution (3, 300 Gal)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Form CIQ
- Form 1295
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Form W9
- Bid Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- MSDS Sheets
- List of delivery trucks and drivers
- List of references
- Submit to
- Municipal Building, 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586
- Scope location
- San Benito, TX
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of San Benito?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 28, 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: Municipal Building, 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586. For questions, contact Elvira Cavazos.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of San Benito 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 Elvira Cavazos at (956) 893-0505. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: COAGULAT Blend of Aluminum Sulfate WTP 1 (92, 000 Gal); CAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION WTP 1 & 2 (95, 000 Gal); LIQUID AMMONIUM SULFATE WTP 1 & 2 (11, 000 Gal); CITRIC ACID TOTES 50% WTP 2 (3, 000 Gal); SULFURIC ACID 38% WTP 2 (700 Gal); SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% WTP 2 (3, 000 Gal); SODIUM BISULFITE TOTES 38% WTP. 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: "Bidders net price on bid items, Stock availability, Reputation of the bidder, Delivery, Safety records" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Benito?
All active and historical solicitations from City of San Benito are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of San Benito 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: Form CIQ, Form 1295, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Form W9, Bid Bond, Certificate of Insurance, MSDS Sheets, List of delivery trucks and drivers, List of references. Review the full document from City of San Benito for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Benito, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.