Town of Defiance - 2026-2027 Annual Chemical Bid for Water Treatment - 2026
Town of DefianceCity · Defiance, OH- Due
- Aug 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Nancy Andrist
- (419) 784-2101
The 30-second brief
The City of Defiance Water Division is requesting sealed bids for the 2026-2027 Annual Chemical Bid to supply water treatment chemicals including fluorosilicic acid, lime polymer, liquid carbon dioxide, liquid ferric chloride, liquid polyphosphate, liquid sodium hypochlorite, liquid sodium permanganate, and pebble quick lime. Quantities include approximately 45,000 lbs of fluorosilicic acid, 15,400 lbs of lime polymer, 120 tons of liquid carbon dioxide, 400 dry tons of liquid ferric chloride, 3,000 gallons of liquid polyphosphate, 26,000 gallons of liquid sodium hypochlorite, 66,000 lbs of liquid sodium permanganate, and 900 tons of pebble quick lime. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Sealed bids are due by August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Water Division Office, 2nd Floor, 1356 Baltimore St., Defiance, OH 43512. A bid bond or certified check in the sum of $500.00 is required.
Fluorosilicic acid (45, 000 lbs), Lime polymer (15, 400 lbs), Liquid carbon dioxide (120 tons), Liquid ferric chloride (400 dry tons), Liquid polyphosphate (3, 000 gal), Liquid sodium hypochlorite (26, 000 gal), Liquid sodium permanganate (66, 000 lbs), Pebble quick lime (900 tons)
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
The City of Defiance Water Division is requesting sealed bids for the 2026-2027 Annual Chemical Bid to supply water treatment chemicals including fluorosilicic acid, lime polymer, liquid carbon dioxide, liquid ferric chloride, liquid polyphosphate, liquid sodium hypochlorite, liquid sodium permanganate, and pebble quick lime.
Quantities include approximately 45,000 lbs of fluorosilicic acid, 15,400 lbs of lime polymer, 120 tons of liquid carbon dioxide, 400 dry tons of liquid ferric chloride, 3,000 gallons of liquid polyphosphate, 26,000 gallons of liquid sodium hypochlorite, 66,000 lbs of liquid sodium permanganate, and 900 tons of pebble quick lime. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Sealed bids are due by August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Water Division Office, 2nd Floor, 1356 Baltimore St., Defiance, OH 43512. A bid bond or certified check in the sum of $500.00 is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Fluorosilicic acid (45, 000 lbs)
- Lime polymer (15, 400 lbs)
- Liquid carbon dioxide (120 tons)
- Liquid ferric chloride (400 dry tons)
- Liquid polyphosphate (3, 000 gal)
- Liquid sodium hypochlorite (26, 000 gal)
- Liquid sodium permanganate (66, 000 lbs)
- Pebble quick lime (900 tons)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Form
- $500 bid bond or certified check
- Product data sheets
- MSDS sheets
- Submit to
- Water Division Office, 2nd floor, 1356 Baltimore St., Defiance OH 43512
- Scope location
- Defiance, OH
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Defiance?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 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: Water Division Office, 2nd floor, 1356 Baltimore St., Defiance OH 43512. For questions, contact Nancy Andrist.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Defiance in OH, 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 Nancy Andrist at (419) 784-2101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fluorosilicic acid (45, 000 lbs), Lime polymer (15, 400 lbs), Liquid carbon dioxide (120 tons), Liquid ferric chloride (400 dry tons), Liquid polyphosphate (3, 000 gal), Liquid sodium hypochlorite (26, 000 gal), Liquid sodium permanganate (66, 000 lbs), Pebble quick lime (900 tons). 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 responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Defiance?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Defiance are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Defiance 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: Bid Form, $500 bid bond or certified check, product data sheets, MSDS sheets. Review the full document from Town of Defiance for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Defiance, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.