City of Seattle - Swimming Pool Chemicals ITB PR0-6791 (2026)
City of SeattleCity · Seattle, WA- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jen Lyman
- (206) 256-5307
The 30-second brief
The City of Seattle is soliciting bids under ITB #PR0-6791 to establish a multi-year contract for supplying swimming pool treatment chemicals on an as-needed basis for indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, spray parks, and fountains within Seattle city limits. Required products include bulk and containerized sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, sodium dichlor, bromine tablets, sodium thiosulfate, cyanuric acid, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, harborlite, algi control, filter cleaner, rapid clear, hydrochloric acid, acid magic, Taylor test kits, and various chemical reagents. The estimated contract value is $250,000 annually. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a notice of interest deadline on October 23, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 6, 2026. Vendors must have at least 3 years of experience safely transporting hazardous chemicals.
Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%+, Calcium Hypochlorite 65%+, Sodium Dichlor 56%+, Bromine Tablets 60%+, Sodium Thiosulfate 98%+, Cyanuric Acid 98%+, Sodium Bicarbonate 98%+, Calcium Chloride 77%+, Harborlite, Algi Control 50, Filter Cleaner, Rapid Clear, Hydrochloric Acid-Muriatic Acid 30%+, Acid Magic 30%+, Taylor Test Kit K2006C, R0001A Taylor DPD#1, R0001C Taylor DPD#1, R0002A Taylor DPD#2, R0002C Taylor DPD #2, R0003A Taylor DPD#3, R0003C Taylor DPD#3, R0004C Taylor Ph Indicator, R0004E Taylor Ph Indicator, R0007C Taylor Alkalinity Indicator, R0008C Taylor Alkalinity Indicator, R0009C Taylor Sulfuric Acid, R0010C Taylor Calcium Buffer, R0011LC Taylor Calcium Indicator, R0012C Taylor Hardness, R0013C Taylor Cyanuric Acid, R0870I Taylor DPD Powder, R0870J Taylor DPD Powder, R0871C Taylor DPD Titrating, R0871E Taylor DPD Titrating
Pricing, minimum qualifications, responsiveness, responsibility
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Summary
The City of Seattle is soliciting bids under ITB #PR0-6791 to establish a multi-year contract for supplying swimming pool treatment chemicals on an as-needed basis for indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, spray parks, and fountains within Seattle city limits.
Required products include bulk and containerized sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, sodium dichlor, bromine tablets, sodium thiosulfate, cyanuric acid, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, harborlite, algi control, filter cleaner, rapid clear, hydrochloric acid, acid magic, Taylor test kits, and various chemical reagents. The estimated contract value is $250,000 annually. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a notice of interest deadline on October 23, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 6, 2026. Vendors must have at least 3 years of experience safely transporting hazardous chemicals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Pricing
- Minimum qualifications
- Responsiveness
- Responsibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
34- Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%+
- Calcium Hypochlorite 65%+
- Sodium Dichlor 56%+
- Bromine Tablets 60%+
- Sodium Thiosulfate 98%+
- Cyanuric Acid 98%+
- Sodium Bicarbonate 98%+
- Calcium Chloride 77%+
- Harborlite
- Algi Control 50
- Filter Cleaner
- Rapid Clear
- Hydrochloric Acid-Muriatic Acid 30%+
- Acid Magic 30%+
- Taylor Test Kit K2006C
- R0001A Taylor DPD#1
- R0001C Taylor DPD#1
- R0002A Taylor DPD#2
- R0002C Taylor DPD #2
- R0003A Taylor DPD#3
- R0003C Taylor DPD#3
- R0004C Taylor Ph Indicator
- R0004E Taylor Ph Indicator
- R0007C Taylor Alkalinity Indicator
- R0008C Taylor Alkalinity Indicator
- R0009C Taylor Sulfuric Acid
- R0010C Taylor Calcium Buffer
- R0011LC Taylor Calcium Indicator
- R0012C Taylor Hardness
- R0013C Taylor Cyanuric Acid
- R0870I Taylor DPD Powder
- R0870J Taylor DPD Powder
- R0871C Taylor DPD Titrating
- R0871E Taylor DPD Titrating
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor-Questionnaire-2-12-2
- Certification_Regarding_Lob
- W-9 Form
- Insurance Transmittal
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle/projects/279644
- Duration
- 84 months
- Scope location
- Seattle, WA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Seattle?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 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://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle/projects/279644. For questions, contact Jen Lyman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Seattle in WA, 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 Jen Lyman at (206) 256-5307. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%+, Calcium Hypochlorite 65%+, Sodium Dichlor 56%+, Bromine Tablets 60%+, Sodium Thiosulfate 98%+, Cyanuric Acid 98%+, Sodium Bicarbonate 98%+, Calcium Chloride 77%+, Harborlite, Algi Control 50, Filter Cleaner, Rapid Clear, Hydrochloric Acid-Muriatic Acid 30%+, Acid Magic 30. 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: "Pricing, minimum qualifications, responsiveness, responsibility" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Seattle?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 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: Vendor-Questionnaire-2-12-2..., Certification_Regarding_Lob..., W-9 Form, Insurance Transmittal. Review the full document from City of Seattle for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Seattle, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.