Shelby County - Supply of Ortho-Polyphosphate Blend Liquid - 2026-4-11653 (2026)
Shelby CountyCounty · Columbiana, AL- Due
- May 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.5 years
The 30-second brief
Shelby County Water Services is requesting bids for the supply of ortho-polyphosphate blend liquid as an effective sequesterant and scale/corrosion inhibitor for filtered water. The estimated annual use is approximately 100,000 pounds per year, ordered on an as-needed basis for delivery to the Shelby County South Water Treatment Plant in Wilsonville, AL and the Talladega/Shelby Water Treatment Plant in Childersburg, AL. The product must be an NSF Standard 60 approved 50/50 blend of orthophosphate and polyphosphate by weight, equivalent to Quantichem 436. Bidders must submit product information, NSF certification, exceptions, and a Certificate of Analysis from an EPA-certified independent laboratory. The initial contract period is 180 days with options to renew for up to three years.
Ortho-Polyphosphate Blend Liquid
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Summary
Shelby County Water Services is requesting bids for the supply of ortho-polyphosphate blend liquid as an effective sequesterant and scale/corrosion inhibitor for filtered water.
The estimated annual use is approximately 100,000 pounds per year, ordered on an as-needed basis for delivery to the Shelby County South Water Treatment Plant in Wilsonville, AL and the Talladega/Shelby Water Treatment Plant in Childersburg, AL. The product must be an NSF Standard 60 approved 50/50 blend of orthophosphate and polyphosphate by weight, equivalent to Quantichem 436. Bidders must submit product information, NSF certification, exceptions, and a Certificate of Analysis from an EPA-certified independent laboratory. The initial contract period is 180 days with options to renew for up to three years.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Ortho-Polyphosphate Blend Liquid
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Product information
- List of exceptions
- Certificate of Analysis
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Submit to
- e44
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- Wilsonville, AL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Shelby County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 11, 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: e44.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Shelby County in AL, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ortho-Polyphosphate Blend Liquid. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Shelby County?
All active and historical solicitations from Shelby County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Shelby County 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 0.5 years. 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: product information, list of exceptions, Certificate of Analysis, Material Safety Data Sheets. Review the full document from Shelby County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wilsonville, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.