Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District · Solicitation RFQ-90023

2026-2027 Ferric Chloride Solution at all Wastewater Treatment Plants

Cleveland, OH Special district Posted Oct 20, 2026 Last verified Oct 27, 9:20 AM
Plumbing General Contracting Site Utilities 8 days remaining

What this bid is

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District wants to buy about 975,000 dry pounds of anhydrous ferric chloride in aqueous solution. The chemical is used to help remove soluble phosphorus during treatment at its Easterly, Southerly and Westerly wastewater treatment plants in the Cleveland area. The notice describes this as a supply contract for a twelve-month period, or until the funds set aside for it run out, and the agency will decide the award after reviewing the bids it receives.

Questions are due 29 October 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Bids are due 5 November 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Responses are submitted electronically through the agency's OpenGov portal, where a free vendor account is needed before you can upload a bid. The full solicitation, addenda and question thread are on that portal. Questions can go to Josh Buchanan, Contract Administrator I, at buchananj@neorsd.org or (216) 881-6600 Ext: 4287.

Who should bid

Plumbing, General Contracting, Site Utilities contractors - the work is Cleveland, OH.

Deadline

5 November 2026, 1:00 PM EST (8 days remaining - last confirmed 27 Oct)

How to submit

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As the agency published it

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District - Operations and Maintenance has issued invitation for bid, solicitation RFQ-90023.

The purpose of this bid, and the requirement contract awarded following an evaluation of the bids received, is to provide 975,000 dry pounds of anhydrous ferric chloride in aqueous solution for the enhanced precipitation of soluble phosphorous in the processes at the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center, and Westerly Wastewater Treatment Center (WWTPs) of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). This contract is for a twelve (12) month period or until funds appropriated to this contract are exhausted.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Sewer District) protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. As the largest wastewater treatment provider in the State of Ohio, the Sewer District spans 380 square miles, serves 62 communities and one million residents, treats 90 billion gallons of wastewater a year, and manages more than 400 miles of streams. In addition to its award-winning treatment plant and laboratory performance, the Sewer District's Project Clean Lake construction program will reduce annual Lake Erie pollution by 4 billion gallons by 2035, while its Regional Stormwater Management Program addresses widespread inter-community problems like flooding, pollution, and erosion. NEORSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.

Responses are due November 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by October 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT.

Contact: Josh Buchanan, Contract Administrator I (buchananj@neorsd.org, (216) 881-6600 Ext: 4287).

5 documents are attached to the notice: Sample Agreement; SBE Policy; NEORSD Health and Safety - Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO); NEORSD Health and Safety - Confined Space Policy; Ferric Chloride_DS_2026-2027.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/neorsd/projects/309372. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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What the notice says

Questions due
29 Oct 2026
Evaluation
The purpose of this bid, and the requirement contract awarded following an evaluation of the bids received, is to provide 975,000 dry pounds of anhydrous ferric chloride in aqueous solution for the enhanced precipitation of soluble phosphorous in the processes at the Easterly...

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