12-001295 Swiftwater Chemicals

The purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to seek competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver chemicals on an “as needed” basis if and when ordered by the NC Emergency Training Center (ETC) during the contract period. The ETC will need bulk quantities of specific chemicals to treat the water and operate the swift water site. The site contains approximately 5 million gallons of water and will require regular chemical applications to maintain safe levels for training. The Office of Fire Marshals needs a consistent, dedicated vendor capable of delivering the chemical on a routine basis. At least 1800 gallons and 3500 gallons of sodium hypochlorite and muriatic acid will need to be delivered by tanker on a bi-monthly basis to the ETC.The NC Emergency Training Center (ETC) is a facility in Stanly County dedicated to providing high-impact training across multiple disciplines, including Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Swift Water Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire investigation. The site was created through a joint partnership between the Office of State Fire Marshals, the NC Air National Guard, and Stanly County, which was first announced in 2017.