Purchase of Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Description: Sealed bids will be received by the Contract Specialist on behalf of the Director of Administration, City of Wooster, State of Ohio, at the office of said Director, 538 N. Market Street, P.O. Box 1128, Wooster, OH 44691 until twelve o'clock, noon, Monday, November 23, 2026 for furnishing Liquid Carbon Dioxide, in accordance with the specifications on file in said office. Each bid must contain the full name of every person or company interested in same, and be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid price as a guaranty that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and its performance secured. Details regarding the specifications and requirements along with bid documents can be found at the City of Wooster office of the Director of Administration. All interested parties must complete the contact information form through the City's Plan Holder / ViewPoint registration in order for bids to be considered. Bidders are required to use the forms which will be furnished on application. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, and/or alternate unit prices. Bids shall be placed into a sealed envelope and addressed to: Amanda McLain, Contract Specialist, 538 N. Market Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Only bids that meet the City of Wooster's specifications will be considered. Contact the Water Treatment Plant at 330-263-5284 for all questions and requests for additional information. SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE This product must be suitable for use in the treatment of potable water and shall have a carbon dioxide content of at least 99.5 percent by weight. This product must be within the requirements of American Water Works Association Standard B510-95. Minimum Specifications: Carbon Dioxide, min. % 99.5 Water 20 ppm Carbon Monoxide 10 ppm Hydrogen sulfide 0.5 ppm Nitric oxide 2.5 ppm Nitrogen dioxide 2.5 ppm Sulfur dioxide 5.0 ppm This product is to be delivered via scheduled full tanker truckloads to the Wooster Water Treatment Plant, 1020 Old Columbus Road, Wooster, Ohio. Tanker must be capable of off-loading via a 2" brass fitting with 1" vapor return at a minimum of 25 feet. The amount of product required per year is expected to be 383,250 pounds. This does not imply a promise to purchase the full amount. Maximum storage capacity at plant is 14 tons. Award shall be based on the unit price quoted unless it is in the best interest of the City to use the total price. The City intends to award a one-year contract beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.