HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - 2024-2025 Water Treatment Wastewater Chemicals - PVS Technologies, Inc.Rrn li `-AIADocument A310 TM -2010
CONTRACTOR:
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PVS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
10900 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213
OWNER:
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
SURETY:
(.\ante, leLyal status and principal place
O f /l usiness)
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
One Hartford Plaza
Hartford, CT 06155
This document has important legal
consequences. Consultation with
an attorney is encouraged with
respect to its completion or
modification.
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner or
BOND AMOUNT: Ten Percent of Amount bid other party shall be considered
(10% of Amount Bid) plural where applicable.
PROJECT:
t.\ame, location or ad(tress, and Project number, if anv)
Supply and Furnish Ferric Chloride Project Number. if an}':
The Contractor and Surety arc bound to the 0� ncr in the amount set forth above. for the payment of N hich the
Contractor and Surety bind themsclves. their heirs. executors. administrators. successors and assigns. jointly and
severally. as provided herein. The conditions of this Bond arc such that if the O« ner accepts the bid of the Contractor
within the time specified in the bid documents. or i ithin such time period as may be agreed to by the ONN ner and
Contractor, and the Contractor either ( I ) enters into a contract N ith the ONE ner in accordance \ ith the ternis of such
bid. and gives such bond or bonds as inay be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents. A ith a surely admitted
in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Ox1 ner. for the faithful perfonnanee of such Contract
and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof. or (2) pays to the O\cner the
difference, not to exceed the amount of this Bond. bem-ccn the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount
for Nshich the 08vner ma}• in good faith contract «with another part}- to perfonn the ivork covered by said bid. then this
obligation shall be null and void. otherwise to remain in full force and effect. The Sure(} hereby Nuives any notice of
an agreement betty een the Oivncr and Contractor to extend the time in «-hick the Oi ner mad accept the bid. Waiver of
notice by the Surety shall not apple to and extension exceeding sixth (60) days in the aggregate beyond the time for
acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents. and the Oxvner and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent for
an extension beyond sixty (60) days.
If this Bond is issued in connection ivith a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor. the term Contractor in this Bond shall
be dccmed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.
When this Bond has been furnished to comply «ith a statuton, or other legal requirement in the location of the Project.
any provision in this Bond conflicting xvith said statuton- or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted lierefronl and
provisions confonning to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be dccmed incorporated herein. When so
furnished. the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a connnon lax • bond.
Signed and scaled this 2nd day of May, 2024
Ak- kx-,4,n a,, /3t
(10111ess) Sh6l-LCOX
(Witness) Titus imons III
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PVS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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(ZW Aerie Walton, Attorney in Fact
AIA Document A3101' — 2010. Copyright 0 1963, 1970 and 2010 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved.
Direct Inquiries/Claims to:
THE HARTFORD
POWER OF
ATTORNEY
BOND, T-11
Hartford, Confne tcPlaza
ut06155
Bond. C la imso_thehartford. com
call: 888-266-3488 or fax: 860-757-5835
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: Agency Name: AON RISK SERVICES CENTRAL INC
Agency Code: 83-553702
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws ofthe State of Connecticut
= Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Indiana
0 Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Twin City Fire Insurance Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Indiana
Hartford Insurance Company of Illinois, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Illinois
Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Indiana
Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Florida
having their home office in Hartford, Connecticut, (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Companies") do hereby make, constitute and appoint,
up to the amount of Unlimited :
Derek J. Elston, Jennifer L. Jakaitis, Richard Casas, Rachel Fore, Aaron D. Griffin,
Bartlomiej Siepierski, Christopher P. Troha, Aerie Walton of CHICAGO, Illinois
their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in- Fact, each in their separate capacity if more than one is named above, to sign its name as surety(ies) only as
delineated above by ®, and to execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, undertakings, contracts and other written instruments in the
nature thereof, on behalf of the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and
executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law.
In Witness Whereof, and as authorized by a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Companies on May 23, 2016 the Companies
have caused these presents to be signed by its Assistant Vice President and its corporate seals to be hereto affixed, duly attested by its Assistant
Secretary. Further, pursuant to Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Companies, the Companies hereby unambiguously affirm that they are
and will be bound by any mechanically applied signatures applied to this Power of Attorney.
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Shelby Wiggins, Assistant Secretary Joelle L. LaPierre, Assistant Vice President
STATE OF FLORIDA
ss. Lake Mary
COUNTY OF SEMINOLE
On this 20th day of May, 2021, before me personally came Joelle LaPierre, to me known, who being by me duly swom, did depose and say: that
(s)he resides in Seminole County, State of Florida; that (s)he is the Assistant Vice President of the Companies, the corporations described in and which
executed the above instrument; that (s)he knows the seals of the said corporations; that the seals affixed to the said instrument are such corporate seals;
that they were so affixed by authority of the Boards of Directors of said corporations and that (s)he signed his/her name thereto by like authority.
Jessica Ciccone
My Commission HH 122280
Expires June 20, 2025
I, the undersigned, Assistant Vice President of the Companies, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies, which is still in full force effective as of May 2, 2024
Signed and sealed in Lake Mary, Florida.
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Keith D. Dozois, Assistant Vice President
CERTIFIED COPY OF RESOLUTIONS
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PVS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
The undersigned, being the Secretary of PVS Technologies, Inc. (the "Company"), a Michigan
corporation, certifies that the following is an accurate and complete copy of resolutions duly adopted by
the Board of Directors of the Company, and that said resolutions remain in full force and effect as of the
date of this certificate:
"RESOLVED That the Company is authorized to submit bids to private and governmental entities
for the sale of products and for the performance of services (collectively, `Bids').
RESOLVED That the Company is authorized to enter into contracts with private and governmental
entities for the sale and purchase of products and for the performance of services (collectively,
`Contracts').
FURTHER RESOLVED That the Company is authorized to submit applications for permits,
licenses and other grants of authority from governmental entities which the Company requires to
conduct its business (collectively, `Applications').
FURTHER RESOLVED That the following officers of the Company, and each of them acting
alone, shall be and is authorized to execute Bids, Contracts and Applications on behalf of the
Company and such other documents relating to Bids, Contracts and Applications as such person
deems necessary or expedient for the purposes of carrying out the terms of the Bids, Contracts and
Applications or otherwise conducting the business of the Company:
President:
Christopher Thompson
Vice Presidents:
David A. Nicholson
Timothy F. Nicholson
Secretary:
Jonathan S. Taub
Treasurer:
Milisav M. Bulatovic
Assistant Secretaries:
Jessica A. Taub
Matthew Nowaczok"
IN WITNESS OF THESE CERTIFIED RESOLUTIONS, the undersigned has signed below and affixed
the corporate seal of the Company on September 5, 2023.
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Jon than S. Taub, Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me on
September 5, 2023.
Notary Public, Vqyne County, Michigan
My Commission Expires: 3/2/2024
Mary M. Torrey
Notary Public, Macomb County, M1
Acting in Wayne County
Commission expires March 2, 2024
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works will
receive sealed electronic Responses at bpwbids(dsouth ben din. gov until 9:00 a.m., EST, on
May 14, 2024, for the following:
Water Treatment Chemicals Wastewater 2024-2025
Specifications are available for download by visiting the City of South Bend's web page at
www.southbendin.aov:
X Click on "BUSINESS"
X Click on "Submit a City Contract Bid"
X Click on "City Contracts — Invitations to Bid"
X Click on the "Required Link" to register your company. You must register to receive
addenda and updates to the specific bid you are interested in. Failure to do so
could render your bid non -responsive to the specifications.
There is no charge for the specifications. The specifications are also available for review only during
regular working hours in the Department of Public Works, Ste. 1316, County -City Building, 227 W.
Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601.
Bids received after 9:00 AM, Local Time, on May 14, 2024, will be returned unopened.
Bids must be on the City of South Bend Bid/Proposal form provided, which includes a Non -Debarment
Affidavit, Non -Discrimination Commitment form, and a Non -Collusion Affidavit Form. Certified Check or Bid
Bond in the amount of not less than 10% must be submitted with the bid. A refund of the bid security will
be issued upon satisfaction of Bid Award.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept a full or partial award of the bid or bids
which, in its judgment, will be to the best interests of the City of South Bend. If the Board elects to award
the base bid plus an alternate(s), the Board will look at the totality of the cost when determining the
lowest, most responsible bid.
The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non -responsive.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept a full or partial award of the bid or bids
which, in its judgment, will be to the best interest of the City of South Bend.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Theresa M. Heffner, Clerk
Publish two times:
April 26, 2024
May 3, 2024
0712412018
BID NAME
FOR BIDS DUE
Date:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
SELLER'S BID FOR SALE OR LEASE OF MATERIALS
Water Treatment Chemicals Wastewater 2024-2025
14. 2024: 9:00 AM. Local Time
Bidder
May 13, 2024 (Firm):
10900 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213
Agent of Bidder (if Applicable):
PVS Technologies, Inc.
Telephone Number: ( 313 ) 921-1200
When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affidavit.
CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT,
CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND
CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY
PRODUCTS
(Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SS:
WAYNE COUNTY
The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury
that:
1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm,
company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination,
collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such
letting nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from
bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any
agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such
bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have
or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on
account of such sale; and
2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any
of its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal
department or agency; and
3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in
investment activities in Iran.
a. For purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any agency
or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5, as
amended from time -to -time.
b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor
is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either:
i. Contractor, its successor, or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty
million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran;
or
ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends
twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for
forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides
goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the
financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by
the Indiana Department of Administration.
4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor
retain any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an
unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work
eligibility status of all of Contractor's newly hired employees through the E-Verify
Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's documentation of enrollment and
participation in the E-Verify Program is included and attached as part of this bid/quote;
and
5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this
public contract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with
an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the
subcontractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has
enrolled in and is participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor agrees to maintain
this certification throughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and
understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to
cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the
City.
6. Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a
contract by the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a
City contract with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment,
or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, religion,
color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation
or disability that does not affect that person's ability to perform the work.
In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment,
materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works
contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are
not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions may consider the
Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors certified by the
State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise
("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder.
In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to
award a subcontract to an MBE/WBE; however, it may not unlawfully discriminate against
said WBE/MBE. A finding of a discriminatory practice by the City's MBE/WBE
Utilization Board shall prohibit that person or entity from being awarded a City contract
for a period of one (1) year from the date of such determination, and such determination
may also be grounds for terminating the contact for which the discriminatory practice or
noncompliance pertains.
7. The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination
commitment shall be made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with
the City of South Bend, Indiana or any of its agencies, boards or commissions.
Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for
employment in the performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any
matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex,
gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, national origin or
ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as material breach of contract.
I, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand my
statutory obligations to the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United
States (I.C. 5-16-8-1). I hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by me for
this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this
project if awarded. I understand I have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that
my proposal does not include the use of steel products or foundry products made in the
United States. I understand it is my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a
justification to the City, subject to review and approval, why the cost of United States made
steel or foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to award and upon submission of bid
which does not use steel products or foundry products made in the United States, the City,
through its director of public works, shall make a determination if the price of United States
made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that violations hereunder may result
in forfeiture of contractual payments.
I herebv affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid
for public works are true and correct.
Dated this 13th day of May . 2024
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th
My Commission Expires August 25, 2028
County of Residence
Wayne
PVS Technologies, Inc.
ContractorBidder (Firm)
Signature of ContractorBidder or Its Agent
Milisav M. Bulatovic - Treasurer
Printed Name and Title
day of May m 24
Notary Public CokVGriffith
CONOR GRIFFRH
NOTARY PUBUC - STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
My C4mn*Wn Expims "25, 2028
t AcW4 in dw County of f) -
NOT APPLICABLE
(To be completed only by Contractors/Bidders claiming to be a "local Indiana business" pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12-22)
INDIANA LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE CLAIM
A "local Indiana business" refers to any of the following:
(1) A business whose principal place of business is located in an affected county.
(2) A business that pays a majority of its payroll (in dollar volume) to residents of affected counties.
(3) A business that employs residents of affected counties as a majority of its employees.
(4) A business that makes significant capital investments in the affected counties as defined in rules adopted by the
political subdivision.
(5) A business that has a substantial positive economic impact on the affected counties as defined by criteria in rules
adopted by the political subdivision.
An `affected county" refers to St. Joseph County, Indiana, or the following counties located adjacent to St. Joseph
County: Elkhart County, Marshall County, Starke County and LaPorte County
There are the following price preferences for supplies purchased from a local Indiana business:
• 5% for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to be less than $50,000
• 3% for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $50,000 but less than $100,000.
• 1 % for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $100,000.
Date:
Pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12-22,
preference for Project
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
claims a local Indiana business
(Project # ) located within the City of
❑ The location of the principal place of business is
(Address)
❑ St. Joseph County, Indiana
❑ The following county located adjacent to St. Joseph County, Indiana:
❑ The majority of the business's payroll for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid is to residents of St.
Joseph County, Indiana or the adjacent county noted above.
❑ The majority of the business's employees for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid are residents of St.
Joseph County, Indiana, or the adjacent county noted above.
If the business is deemed to be the apparent lowest, responsible, responsive bidder, then it shall provide
supporting documentation for the 12-month period prior to the date of the Bid of (i) the total payroll amount
paid to all employees of the business, and (ii) the total payroll amount paid to employees who are residents
of St. Joseph County and the adjacent county noted above.
WHEN SUPPLYING SUPPORTING PAYROLL RECORDS,
BIDDER SHALL REDACT ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.
Dated this day of 20_
Contractor/Bidder (Firm)
Signature of Contractor/Bidder or Its Agent
Printed Name and Title
BID NAME
FOR BIDS DUE
ti��i: CN IfF,
SPECIFICATIONS
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND ,
186;
Water Treatment Chemicals Wastewater 2024-2025
May 14, 2024; 9:00 AM, Local Time
Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers bid(s) to the City of South Bend in
accordance with the following attachment(s) which specify the class or item number or
description, quantity, unit, unit price
CHLORINE TON CONTAINERS............................................................................................. 1
FERRICCHLORIDE...................................................................................................................2
SULFURDIOXIDE...................................................................................................................... 3
DRY POLYMER FLOCCULENT.............................................................................................. 4
FOR ALL CHEMICALS
For security purposes vendors shall confirm via fax a copy of the delivery driver's license,
truck and trailer information along with the anticipated time of arrival not later than 24
hours prior to arrival. Failure to do so will be cause for rejection of material, no billable
time will be accepted.
Water Works facility deliveries are to be made on normal workdays, Monday through Friday,
between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. with unloading to be completed before 1:00 PM.
Wastewater facility deliveries are to be made on normal workdays, Monday through Friday,
between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM..
No stop -off or fuel surcharges allowed; however, demurrage charges will be allowed after 2 hours
per stop. All deliveries are F.O.B. Delivery Point.
Awards of this bid will be divisible by product. Awards will be based on the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder per unit prices on the attached schedule.
All prices quoted are to be effective May 14, 2024, through May 13, 2025 (One Year). Prices
are to be firm throughout that period without increases.
Quantities are estimated and not guaranteed. The City reserves the right to exceed the estimate at
the price quoted here in.
1. CHLORINE SPECIFICATIONS
TON CYLINDERS
A. GENERAL
1. Only containers which currently are authorized by regulation for chlorine,
which have been inspected and reconditioned as described herein, and which
have been tested within the period required by regulations should be filled. It
is illegal to ship chlorine containers that have been filled by or without the
consent of the owner.
2. Due to the volatile nature of this chemical, the chlorine provider must be
able to have one (1) accredited Safety and Handling of Chlorine class per
year for South Bend Personnel.
3. Chlorine quotes should be deposit -free. No cylinder deposit should be
included in the quote.
4. All bid prices must be honored for no less than 4 months, even in force
majeure conditions.
Boiling Point
-29.29°F-34.050C
Critical Density
35.77 lb./cu. ft.
Critical Pressure
1118.4 psia 76.1 Atmos.
Critical Temperature
291.200 144.°C
Critical Volume
0.02796 cu. ft./lb.
Latent Heat of Vaporization
123.7 Btu./lb. Boiling point
Liquid Gas Relationship:
1 volume liquid chlorine = wt. at
457.6 volumes of chlorine, 825 @
standard conditions
Melting Point
-149.76°F-100.980C
Specific Gravity - Dry Gas
2.482
Specific Gravity — Liquid
1.468 ° - 40C
B. Chlorine Ton Containers
a) All ton containers must be compatible with Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit 'B ".
2. Ton Container Types
a) Chlorine ton container types must comply with DOT spec. 106A500X, DOT or
ICC 106A500, 27, BE27.
b) Ton Container Valve and Fuse Plug Opening Threads
c) The threads in new ton containers are 314-14NGT (CI).
3. Valve Protection
a) The ton container valves are protected during shipment and storage by a
removable steel valve protective housing or cap. Pressure relief devices shall
not be covered by the housing.
4. Ton Container Capacity
a) In cases where the capacity of a chlorine container is not known, it can be
determined by weighing it empty and again when completely filled with water,
and by multiplying the weight of water at 60OF by 1.25. This is the maximum
allowable weight of chlorine allowed in the cylinder or ton container.
C. STAMPING
1. Ton Container Stamping
a) When manufactured, ton containers are stamped with DOT specification number,
material, serial number, inspector's official mark, name, mark or initials of
company for whose use the tank is made, (or builder's symbol and serial
number), date of test, and water capacity [DOT Section 179.300-18]. Tare
weights may be stamped by builder. Changes in stamping must be made in
compliance with DOT Section 173.31(d) or 49CFR.
2. Retest Stamping
a) Ton containers do not require the test facility's number on the container.
3. Tare -Weight Stamping
a) It is recommended that all new chlorine ton containers be stamped with the
original tare weight by the container manufacturer.
D. VALVES
1. Ton Container Valves
a) Chlorine ton containers are to have two identical Teflon style valves produced by
Sherwood or Tekno near the center of one head. This is a must comply safety
requirement. When vertically aligned, the valve in the upper position is used for
gas withdrawal, and the lower one for liquid withdrawal. The standard ton
container valve is identical to the cylinder valve except that it has no fusible
metal type relief device, and the valve seat diameter may be larger than on most
cylinder valves. There are two sizes of ton container valves: 314 inch NGT and 1
inch NGT.
2. Valve Outlet Threads
a) Outlet threads on ton containers are special straight threads (1, 030" - 14NGO-
RH-EXT) which conform to connection number CGA 820 and B20C which utilize
a yoke -type connection. These threads are to accommodate the outlet cap only
and are not to be used for chlorine hose connections.
E. PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
1. Ton Containers
a) Ton container valves contain no fusible plugs. The container itself is equipped
with six threaded fusible plugs, three in each head, spaced approximately 1200
apart.
2. Ton Container Inspection, Cleaning, and Reconditioning
a) In addition to the required period retest, it is recommended that each ton
container be internally and externally inspected prior to each filling. This
includes all appurtenances, such as valves and fusible plugs. Criteria for such
inspection is outlined in "Cylinder and Ton container Procedure for Chlorine
Packaging, " Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 17, Sections 3, 4, and S.
F. PERIODIC RETESTING AND RE -INSPECTION
1. Ton Containers to be Tested
a) Ton containers must be retested at least once in five years (DOT Section 173.34e
and Section 173.31 d).
b) Ton containers can be filled until the end of the calendar year during which their
five-year test is due.
c) Retests are also required after any reheat treatment. In addition, retest any
container which shows evidence of weakness at any time, or show a 5 percent or
more loss in weight.
2. Test Procedure
a) Ton containers are hydrostatically retested by the hydrostatic expansion method
[DOT Section 173.34 (a) and Section 173.31 (d)J. If at the time of
requalification a container shows a leak or a permanent expansion which
exceeds 10% of the total expansion, it must be condemned.
3. Container Records
a) Records must be kept showing results of the test. Each container must have the
test date plainly and permanently stamped into the metal of one head or the
chime of each task passing the hydrostatic retest.
G. CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY
1. Delivery Location:
Location
Type of Container
I Address
Wastewater
2,000 lb. Ton Container
13113 Riverside Drive
2. Vendor personnel shall conduct all activities related to the loading and
unloading of ton containers.
3. Minimum deliveries are one (8) ton containers.
4. Supplier must be able to guarantee delivery within 3 to 4 calendar days
after order placement. Failure to meet delivery times shall result in
vendor being disqualified and award nullified.
5. Vendor personnel shall not unload any filled cylinders or ton containers prior
to live inspection by South Bend Wastewater personnel.
6. Vendor personnel shall assist South Bend personnel in the visual inspection of
each ton container for:
a) External damage or defect
b) Proper installation of valve protection housing or caps
c) Visual inspection of valves and fusible plugs
i) All old wire from previous hung tags are to be removed prior to delivery
H) All fusible plugs should be defect free (no pits or holes )
d.) Determination of markings of retest and recertification
i. Wastewater facility has overhead crane for offloading ton containers.
2. FERRIC CHLORIDE
A. GENERAL
i. Normal concentration percent by Weight; 33-35%
ii. Specific Gravity: 0.33
b. DELIVERY
i. Full truck deliveries (4,000 gallons) to the Ferric feed facility Plant
located at; 3113 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN 46628
3. SULFUR DIOXIDE
A. GENERAL
i. Sulfur quotes should be deposit -free. No cylinder deposit should be
included in the quote.
ii. All bid prices must be honored for no less than 4 months, even in
force majeure conditions.
B. PROPERTIES
Boiling Point
-10°C
Color
Colorless
Specific Gravity
80°F
1.363
Critical Temp.
314.82°F
Critical Pressure
1141.5 PSIA
C. USAGE
i. Estimated annual usage is 100 tons, more or less, to be delivered in 2,000 lb
containers of liquid SOz in truckload lots of 10 containers.
D. DELIVERY
i. Supplier must be able to guarantee delivery of up to 8 tons (20,000 lbs) within
three (3) to five (5) calendar days from release of requirement.
ii. Material to be delivered F.O.B.
iii. No freight surcharges allowed.
iv. Billing must be submitted on a CWT unit basis.
V. Delivery Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 3113 Riverside
Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46628.
4. DRY POLYMER FLOCCULENT
A. GENERAL
i. The purpose of this specification is to outline minimum acceptable properties
of a polymer at the Bureau of Wastewater in the treatment process.
ii. Quantity of the polymer stated in this specification is intended as an estimated
usage during a 12-month period rather than an absolute quantity.
iii. Polymer is considered a performance product and must meet certain standards
due to compliance related issues on the NPDES Permit.
iv. Any supplier that has not been previously approved must perform bench
testing on any polymer bid to prove the product will meet the standards
necessary to ensure permit compliance.
V. Following bench testing any previously untested polymer must prove its
performance over a 90-day period. If, at any time during that period, the
polymer fails to perform, or its usage creates process irregularities at the
wastewater treatment plant such polymer and supplier shall be disqualified.
vi. Any polymer previously used at the plant that begins to decline in
performance may be disqualified. Vendor will have the opportunity to
provide an alternative product, not to exceed the bid price of the original
product for testing. If a secondary product fails to perform, the vendor
will be disqualified, and polymer needs will go to the open market.
vii. When samples are required, such samples shall be delivered or shipped at the
vendor's expense to the following name and address: Nancy Clay, 3113
Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN 46628.
viii. Samples must be clearly labeled with your company's name, address, and
(item number).
ix. All samples must be representative of the item bid.
X. All samples will become the property of the City of South Bend and will not
be returned.
B. PROPERTIES
Products will be a high molecular weight cationic polyelectrolyte, supplied as
a micro -bead or in granular form.
ii. The product must be completely non -dusting, free flowing and completely
soluble in water with a very rapid dissolving rate.
iii. Typical Properties
Bulk Density
50 lbs. per cubic ft.
Particle Size
95% less than 1 mm
H of 1 % Solution
3.5 — 4.5
C. PACKAGING/DELIVERY
Packaging to be in 50 — 55 lb polyethylene bags.
ii. Must be able to guarantee delivery of 9,000 lbs within 10 calendar days after
order placement.
iii. Prices must be submitted in cost per pound with freight included.
iv. Material to be delivered F.O.B. the Wastewater Treatment plant located at
3113 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN. 46628.
BID/PROPOSAL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BID NAME Water Treatment Chemicals Wastewater 2024-2025
FOR BIDS DUE M
14, 2024 ; 9:00 a.m., Local Time
Item
No.
Est. Qty.
Per Year
Item
Units
Unit Price
Total
1
150
Chlorine — 1 Ton Cylinders
Ton
$ NO BID
$ N O B I D
2
90,000
Ferric Chloride
Gal.
$ 2.48
$223,200.00
3
100
Sulfur Dioxide — 1 Ton Cylinders
Ton
$ NO BID
$ N O B I D
4
40,000
Dry Polymer Flocculent — 50 / 55 Lb.
Polyethylene Bag
Lbs.
$ NO BID
$ NO BID
TOTAL
$ 223,200.00
Bidder (Firm):
Address:
PVS Technologies, Inc.
10900 Harper Avenue
City/State/Zip: Detroit, MI 48213
Telephone Number: 313-921-1200 Fax Number: 313-571-6765
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice -President
Gary A. Gilot, Member
(Signature)
Milisav M. Bulatovic
Treasurer
(Printed Name)
(Title)
Murray L. Miller, Member
Breana N. Micou, Member
Attest: Theresa M. Heffner, Clerk
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND r A`h�2�
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
I86S
BID FORMS AND EXECUTION
A. Bidders are expected to examine the Drawings, Specifications, Proposal, and all Instructions.
Failure to do so will be at the Bidder's risk.
B. Each Bidder shall furnish all information required by the Notice, Instructions to Bidders and
Specifications. Bids must be made on the form provided. The Bidder shall sign the Proposal
and Non -Collusion Affidavit, which is a part of the provided form, where indicated, provide a
notary signature and provide all other information required.
C. The Bidder shall sign the Proposal in the following manner: If the Proposal is made by an
individual, his/her name and post office address must be shown. If made by a partnership or
joint venture, the name and post office address of each member of the partnership or joint
venture must be shown. If made by a corporation, the Proposal must be signed by an officer
of the corporation or by a representative duly authorized by the corporation to execute the
Proposal in its behalf.
SEALED BIDS ONLY
A. The City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works will receive sealed electronic
Responses at bpwbids(cDsouthbend in. aov.
B. "Bid for Water Treatment Chemicals Wastewater 2024-2025 — Bidder's Name" shall be
included in the subject line of the electronic Bid.
C. When samples are required, such samples shall be delivered or shipped at the bidder's
expense to the address specified in the Invitation to Bid. Samples must be shipped
separately from bid documents and labeled clearly with the Bidder's name, address and the
commodity or equipment classifications and documents, the item (and item number, if any),
and Material Safety Data Sheets (if applicable). All samples must be representative of the
commodities or equipment which will be supplied by the successful Bidder. All samples will
become the property of the City of South Bend, and none will be returned, unless otherwise
stated in the Specifications.
D. Include Bid Bond of 10% for the total Bid with the Bid Proposal.
E. In the event of an inconsistency between provisions of the contract documents, the
inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
A. Bid Form attached Proposal
B. Amendments to Specifications
C. Specifications
D. Special Provision
E. Instructions to Bidders
F. Notice to Bidders
DELIVERY OF BIDS
The City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works will receive sealed electronic
Responses at bpwbids(aDsouthbend in. gov.
ADDENDA — NO VERBAL INTERPRETATIONS
A. No inquiries by Bidders relative to interpretation of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions,
or other Bidding Documents will be answered verbally. If any prospective Bidder is unable or
unwilling to comply with one or more requirements of the bidding document, such Bidder
should so inform the Board of Public Works in writing. Upon receipt of such information,
consideration will be given to the advisability of issuing an Addendum which would thereupon
become applicable to all Bidders. Any such inquiry must be submitted at least seven (7) days
prior to the bid opening date in order to give the Board sufficient time to consider any
necessary Addendum. All answers to such inquiries, in the form of Addenda, will be furnished
to all prospective Bidders who have registered with the City. All Bidders are required to
acknowledge receipt of any Addenda by inserting the Addendum number and the issuing date
on executed Proposals.
REJECTION OF PROPOSALS CONTAINING ALTERATION, ERASURES, INCOMPLETE
BIDS AND ETC.
A. Proposals shall be rejected if they show any alteration of form, additions not called for,
conditional or alternate bids (except when and insofar as are invited), incomplete bids,
erasures, or irregularities of any kinds.
B. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink, with the unit price and total price for
each item (This does not apply to divisible bids). In case of incorrect totaling of amounts and
where the unit price and the extension thereof do not agree, the unit price for each item shall
govern, and the City is authorized to correct all erroneous extension and totals for the purpose
of comparing bids.
TRADE DISCOUNTS
A. Trade discounts shall not be shown separately, but shall be incorporated in the Bidder's unit
price, unless otherwise specified.
VEHICLE BIDS
A. Bidders may bid on one (1) or more vehicles, provided however, that the bid submitted for
each vehicle is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, by vehicle, with the envelope clearly
labeled on Bidders may bid on one (1) or more vehicles, provided however, that the bid
submitted for each vehicle is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, by vehicle, with the
envelope clearly labeled on the outside as to the specific vehicle for which the bid is being
submitted. Bidders may submit separate bid bonds for each vehicle being bid upon OR may
submit one (1) bid bond equal to 10% of the combined total of all vehicle bids submitted.
The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non-
responsive.
10. TAX EXEMPTIONS
A. The City of South Bend is exempt from the payment of federal excise and transportation taxes
levied under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code. It is also exempt from the Indiana
State Gross Retail Tax (sales tax). The City will furnish the successful Bidder with any
certificate of exemption required.
11. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
A. Withdrawal of bids will be allowed only in those cases in which a written request to withdraw a
bid is received by the Board of Public Works prior to the date and hour for receiving and
opening bids. In such cases, the same will be returned to Bidder unopened.
12. ESCALATOR OR CONTINGENT CLAUSES
A. The use of escalator clauses or other contingent clauses by the Bidder is prohibited, unless
requested or permitted by the Invitation to Bid. No Proposal shall contain nor be
accompanied by any writing purporting to limit or qualify the City's right to accept such
Proposal or purporting to alter such Proposal or any Contract which may be executed
pursuant thereto.
13. PRICES MUST BE DELIVERED PRICES
A. The bid price shall be a delivered price. All materials shall be shipped F.O.B. destination as
specified in the Invitation to Bid. No fuel surcharges accepted.
14. AWARD — WAIVER OF TECHNICALITIES
A. The Award of Bid, if any award be made, will be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the
opening of Proposals to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose Proposal
complies with all the requirements prescribed, exclusive of technicalities waived. Until the
final award of the Bid, however, the right is reserved by the City to reject any and all
Proposals and to waive technical errors.
15. SPLITTING OF AWARDS/DIVISIBLE BIDS
A. Bids will be awarded on the basis of the total dollar amount for all items in the Proposal unless
the bid is described by the City as a Divisible Bid. The City may award a Divisible Bid to the
lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for each item or class of items as indicated in the
bid documents.
16. BIDDER QUALIFICATION
A. The City may require any Bidder to submit evidence of qualifications, and may consider any
evidence of the financial, technical, and other qualifications and abilities of the Bidder. The
City will not award a Contract to a Bidder who, in its opinion, is not fully qualified on the basis
of financial resources and responsibility, possession of adequate equipment, personnel,
experience, and past record of performance to perform the obligations to be undertaken
competently and without delay.
17. PURCHASE ORDERS
A. A Purchase Order will be issued to the successful Bidder after formal acceptance of the bid is
made by the City.
18. NEW MANUFACTURE
A. Unless otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bid, the items offered shall all be new and the
latest model of manufacture.
19. SOURCE OF SUPPLY
A. If the Bidder is not a manufacturer, the source of supply must be shown and all sub-
contractors must be identified.
20. PACKAGING
A. All items shall be delivered strongly packed and marked according to accepted commercial
practice unless otherwise directed in the Specifications. No charge shall be made for
containers and the City shall have no obligation to return containers unless otherwise
provided by the Specifications or Special Provisions. Any items not received in good
condition will be rejected.
21. INSPECTION OF GOODS
A. The City of South Bend reserves the right to inspect and have any goods tested after delivery
for compliance with the specifications. Notice of latent defects, which would make the item
unfit for the purposes for which they are required, may be given at any time within one year
after discovery of the defects.
B. All items rejected must be removed immediately by the Contractor at the expense of the
Contractor. If the Contractor fails or refuses to remove the rejected items, they may be sold
by the City of South Bend.
C. The above provision shall not be construed in limitations of any rights the City may have
under any laws including the Uniform Commercial Code.
22. ASSIGNMENTS
A. No person to whom a Contract has been awarded may assign his interest in the Contract
without the consent, in writing, of the City.
23. CANCELLATION
A. The City of South Bend reserves the right to cancel any Contract for failure or refusal of
performance, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, collusion, conspiracy, or any other misconduct
on the part of the Contractor.
24. DEDUCTION OF DAMAGES
A. If the City cancels the contract for any cause, it shall deduct from whatever is owed the
Contractor on the Contract or any other Contract, any amount sufficient to compensate the
City for any damages suffered by it because of the Contractor's wrongdoing.
25. METHOD OF INVOICING FOR PAYMENT
A. Contractor shall bill the City of South Bend
1. On regular invoice form giving a complete and detailed description of the goods delivered,
including purchase order number.
2. If the Contractor allows a discount, the period of time in which the City must make
payment to qualify for the discounts shall be computed from the date the City received the
invoice (completely filled out), or the date the goods are delivered and accepted,
whichever may be later, and shall not be less than twenty (20) days.
3. If more than one shipment is made under the Contract and on the same purchase order,
the City will make partial payments on a basis that is agreeable to both parties.
26. OWNERSHIP OF GOODS
A. The goods which are the subject of the Contract shall remain property of the Contractor until
delivered to and accepted by the City of South Bend.
27. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
A. If the quantity set forth in the Notice to Bidders and Proposal is approximate and represents
the estimated requirements of the City for a specified period of time, the unit price and the
extended total price thereof shall be used only as a basis for the evaluation of bids. The
actual quantities necessary may be more or less than the estimate, but the City shall neither
be obligated nor limited to any specific amount. The City will, if at all possible, restrict
increases to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated quantity and will, if at all possible, restrict
decreases to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated quantity.
28. TERM "OR EQUAL"
A. Where the term "OR EQUAL" is used in these Specifications, the Bidder deviating from
specified item shall file with his/her bid a letter fully explaining and justifying his/her proposed
article or equal. The City of South Bend shall be the sole judge in determining if the "OR
EQUAL" offered meets the Specifications.
�k 29. INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE
A. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of South Bend, its
agents, officers, and employees from all costs, losses, claims and suits, including court costs,
attorney fees, and other expenses, arising from or out of the negligent performance of this
Contract by the Bidder or because or arising out of any defect in the goods, materials or
equipment supplied by the Bidder.
* Please see attached statement.
chemistry for daily life
MUTUAL INDEMNITY PROVISION
Mutual Indemnification. For purposes of this Agreement, CITY and SERVICE PROVIDER is each
referred to as a "Party." Subject to the foregoing, each Party ("Indemnifying Party") shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the other Parry and the other Party's subsidiaries, parents, employees,
affiliates, officers, directors, owners, customers, agents and contractors (the other Party and its
subsidiaries, parents, etc., being collectively referred to as the "Indemnitees") from and against all losses,
damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
court costs), relating to, arising out of or incurred by any Indemnitees in connection with (a) a breach by
the Indemnifying Party of any agreement, covenant, representation or warranty contained in this
Agreement; or (b) the negligence or the willful misconduct of the Indemnifying Party or any of its
subsidiaries, parents, employees, affiliates, officers, directors, owners, customers, agents or contractors.
The obligations of each Party under this Section _ shall survive cancellation or termination of this
Agreement.
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Safety Data Sheet
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
Ferric Chloride Solution DWG Grade
Synonyms
Iron (III) Chloride, Iron trichloride, FeC13
UN/ID No.
UN2582
Item #
10244
Revision Date
May-20-2020
Safety Data Sheet
5443
Recommended Use
Water treatment chemical
Uses advised against
Consumer uses: Private households (= general public = consumers).
Company Name
PVS Technologies, Inc.
10900 Harper Ave.
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 571-1100
24 Hour Emergency Phone Number
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
Acute toxicity - Oral
Category
4
Skin corrosion/irritation
Category
1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Category
1
May be corrosive to metals
Category
1
,Carcinogenicity
Category
1A
Emeraencv Overview
DANGER
Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause cancer
< ><4
Precautionary statements
Prevention • Obtain special instructions before use
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
• Use personal protective equipment as required
• Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
• Specific treatment (see section 4 on this Safety Data Sheet)
Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician
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Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse
mouth Do NOT induce vomiting
Storage • Store locked up
Disposal • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other Information
Other hazards • Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
• Toxic to aquatic life
Unknown Acute Toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS No.
EC No.
Weight %"
Water
7732-18-5
231-791-2
55-69
Iron trichloride
7705-08-0
231-729-4
31-45
Hydrogen chloride
7647-01-0
231-595-7
0.0-1.0
Ferrous chloride
7758-94-3
231-843-4
0.0-0.7
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice • Immediate medical attention is required
Eye contact • Immediate medical attention is required
• Do not rub affected area
• Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes
• Keep eyes wide open while rinsing
Skin contact • Immediate medical attention is required
• Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes
Inhalation • Call a physician or poison control center immediately
• Remove to fresh air
• If not breathing, give artificial respiration
• If breathing is labored, administer oxygen
Ingestion • Do NOT induce vomiting
• Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
• Immediate medical attention is required
• Drink plenty of water
• Remove from exposure, lie down
• Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water
• Call a physician or poison control center immediately
Note to physician • Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give
chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood
pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure
• Treat symptomatically
Self-protection for first aid • Use personal protective equipment as required
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personnel • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing
5. FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media • Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol -resistant foam
• Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment
Unsuitable extinguishing media • No information available
Specific hazards arising from the • The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes
chemical • Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors
• In the event of fire and/or explosion, do not breathe fumes
Protective equipment and • Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing
precautions for firefighters
Flammable properties • No information available
Explosive properties • No information available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions • Evacuate personnel to safe areas
• Use personal protective equipment as required
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing
• Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak
Environmental precautions • For small spills, absorb material with clay absorbent or other compatible material.
Dispose of the waste material according to local, state and governmental requirements.
• For large spills, contain the material using barriers of absorbent pigs, clay absorbent or
earth dams.
• US regulations require reporting spills of this material that could reach any surface waters.
The toll -free phone number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is
1-800-424-8802
Methods for cleaning up • Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal
• Clean contaminated surface thoroughly
• Soak up with inert absorbent material
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal
• Prevent product from entering drains
• Dam up
• After cleaning, flush away traces with water
Other Information • Spills exceeding the Reportable Quantity (RQ) of 1000 pounds or more must be reported
to the National Response Center, (800) 424-8802.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling • Use personal protective equipment as required
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing
• Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
• In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
• Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems
Storage Conditions • Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well -ventilated place
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well -ventilated place
• Keep in properly labeled containers
Incompatible materials Incompatible with strong acids and bases, oxidizers, steel, and most metals, Incompatible
with strong acids and bases, Incompatible with oxidizing agents
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Iron trichloride
TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe
TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe
7705-08-0
Hydrogen chloride
Ceiling: 2 ppm
Ceiling: 5 ppm
IDLH: 50 ppm
7647-01-0
Ceiling: 7 m /m3
Ferrous chloride
TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe
TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe
7758-94-3
Exposure Guidelines
Engineering Controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection • A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant the use of a
respirator.
Eye/Face protection • Tight sealing safety goggles
• Face protection shield
Skin and body protection • Wear suitable protective clothing
• Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls,
as appropriate, to prevent skin contact
General Hygiene Considerations • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
• When using do not eat, drink or smoke
• Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
• Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
• Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing
• Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
• Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic ahvsical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquid
Appearance Clear to slightly hazy
Color Red brown
Odor Slight Iron acidic
Odor threshold No information available
Property
Values
pH
<2
Melting point/Freezing Point
-26 °C / -15 °F
Boiling point / boiling range
110 °C / 230 °F
Flash point
No information available
Evaporation rate
<1
Flammability (solid, gas)
No information available
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability limit (%)
No information available
Lower flammability limit (%):
No information available
Vapor pressure
No information available
Vapor density
No information available
Specific Gravity
1.40
Water solubility
Miscible in water
Solubility in other solvents
No information available
Partition coefficient
No information available
Autoignition temperature
No information available
Decomposition temperature
No information available
Remarks • Method
n-Butyl acetate =1
Not flammable
negligible
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Kinematic viscosity
No information available
Dynamic viscosity
No information available
Explosive properties
No information available
Oxidizing properties
No information available
Other Information
Softening point °C
No information available
Molecular weight
No information available
VOC Content (%)
No information available
Density
No information available
Bulk density
11.7 Pounds per gallon (lb/gal), Typical
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
• Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to avoid
• Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods
Incompatible materials
Incompatible with strong acids and bases, oxidizers, steel, and most metals, Incompatible
with strong acids and bases, Incompatible with oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products • Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
• None under normal processing and storage
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Principle Routes of Exposure Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact
Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Avoid breathing vapors or mists.
Ingestion May cause adverse kidney effects. May cause adverse liver effects.
Skin contact Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns.
Eye contact Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Chemical Name
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
Water
> 90 mL/kg ( Rat )
7732-18-5
Iron trichloride
= 316 mg/kg ( Rat) = 450 mg/kg (
>2000 mg/kg (rat)
7705-08-0
Rat
Hydrogen chloride
238 - 277 mg/kg ( Rat)
> 5010 mg/kg ( Rabbit)
= 1.68 mg/L ( Rat ) 1 h
7647-01-0
Ferrous chloride
450 mg/kg (Rat)
7758-94-3
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms Vomiting, Hypoxemia (reduced 02 in the blood), Metabolic Acidosis
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization No information available.
Germ cell mutagenicity No information available.
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name
ACGIH
IARC
NTP
OSHA
Hydrogen chloride
7647-01-0
Group 3
X
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor)
X - Present
Reproductive toxicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure No information available.
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Chronic toxicity Chronic exposure to corrosive fumes/gases may cause erosion of the teeth followed by jaw
necrosis. Bronchial irritation with chronic cough and frequent attacks of pneumonia are
common. Gastrointestinal disturbances may also be seen. Avoid repeated exposure.
Possible risk of irreversible effects. May cause adverse liver effects.
Target Organ Effects Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Liver, Respiratory system, Skin.
Aspiration hazard No information available.
Numerical measures of toxicitv - Product Information
Unknown Acute Toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
Oral LD50 832 mg/kg
LC50 (Dust/Mist) 100.2 mg/I
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment
Chemical Name
AI ae/a uatic plants
Fish
Crustacea
Iron trichloride
20.95 - 22.56: 96 h Pimephales
27.9: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/L
7705-08-0
promelas mg/L LC50 semi -static
EC50 9.6: 48 h Daphnia magna
20.26: 96 h Lepomis macrochirus
mg/L EC50 Static
mg/L LC50 semi -static 75.6: 96 h
Gambusia affinis m /L LC50 static
Hydrogen chloride
282: 96 h Gambusia affinis mg/L
7647-01-0
LC50 static
Ferrous chloride
4: 96 h Morone saxatilis mg/L LC50
7758-94-3
static
Persistence and degradability No information available
Bioaccumulation No information available
Chemical Name
Partition coefficient
Iron trichloride
7705-08-0
-4
Other adverse effects No information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of wastes • This material, as supplied, is a hazardous waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR
261)
Contaminated packaging • Do not reuse container
US EPA Waste Number • D002
This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste.
Chemical Name
California Hazardous Waste Status
Iron trichloride
7705-08-0
Toxic
Corrosive
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper shipping name Ferric chloride, solution
Hazard Class 8
UN/ID No. UN2582
Packing Group III
RQ (lbs)(dry) Ferric chloride: RQ kg= 454.00, Ferrous chloride: RQ kg= 45.40
RQ as is (lbs)(wet) 2222 (45% Ferric Chloride)
Description UN2582, Ferric chloride, solution, 8, III, RQ
Special Provisions B15, I133, T4, TP1
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Emergency Response Guide
154
Number
Transport Canada
UN/ID No.
UN2582
Proper shipping name
FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
Hazard Class
8
Packing Group
III
Description
UN2582, Ferric chloride solution, 8, III
IATA
MID No.
Proper shipping name
Hazard Class
Packing Group
ERG Code
Special Provisions
IMDG
MID No.
Proper shipping name
Hazard Class
Packing Group
EmS-No.
Special Provisions
UN2582
FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
8
8L
A3, A803
UN2582
FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
8
III
F-A, S-B
223
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
SARA 3111312 Hazard Cateaories
Acute health hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
Fire hazard No
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting
requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
U.S. - TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) - Section 5(a)(2) - Chemicals with Significant New Use Rules (SNURs)
CWA (Clean Water Act) This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to
the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42)
Chemical Name
CWA - Reportable
CWA - Toxic Pollutants
CWA - Priority Pollutants
CWA - Hazardous
Quantities
Substances
Iron trichloride
1000 lb
X
7705-08-0
Hydrogen chloride
5000 lb
X
7647-01-0
Ferrous chloride
100 lb
X
7758-94-3
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act CERCLA 40 CFR 302
Chemical Name
Hazardous Substances RQs
CERCLA/SARA RQ
RQ Ibs d
Iron trichloride
1000 lb
RQ 1000 lb final RQ
7705-08-0
RQ 454 kg final RQ
Hydrogen chloride
5000 lb
5000 lb
RQ 5000 lb final RQ
7647-01-0
RQ 2270 kg final RQ
Ferrous chloride
100 lb
RQ 100 lb final RQ
7758-94-3
RQ 45.4 kg final RQ
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Canada
WHMIS Classification This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the SDS contains all the information required by the CPR
WHMIS Classification Non -controlled
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
U.S. State Right -to -Know
Regulations
Chemical Name
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Water
X
7732-18-5
Iron trichloride
X
X
X
7705-08-0
Hydrogen chloride
X
X
X
7647-01-0
Ferrous chloride
X
X
X
7758-94-3
DEA List I. List II
Chemical Name
U.S. - DEA - List I or Precursor
U.S.- DEA - List II or Essential
Chemicals
Chemicals
Hydrogen chloride
-
0.0 kg, Domestic Sales Weight
7647-01-0
50 gallon, Export Volume
27 kg, Export Weight
International Inventories
TSCA
Complies
DSL/NDSL
Complies
EINECS/ELINCS
Complies
ENCS
Complies
IECSC
Complies
KECL
Complies
PICCS
Complies
AICS
Complies
Legend:
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
NFPA
Item #
Safety Data Sheet
Revision Date
Issue Date
Version
Revision Note
Disclaimer
Health hazards 3
Health hazards 3
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Flammability 0
Flammability 0
10244
5443
May-20-2020
Jun-02-2020
4
*** Updated value on SDS.
Instability 0
Physical hazards 0
Physical and Chemical
Properties
Personal protection D
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All information, statements, data, advice, and/or recommendations, including, without limitation, those relating to
storage, loading/unloading, piping, and transportation (collectively referred to herein as "information") are believed to be
accurate, reliable, and based on reliable industry and regulatory references. However, no representation or warranty,
express or implied, is made as to its completeness, accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter,
including, without limitation, that the practice or application of any such information is free of patent infringement or
other intellectual property misappropriation. The Company providing this SDS is not engaged in the business of
providing technical, operational, engineering, or safety information for a fee, and therefore, any such information
provided herein has been furnished as an accommodation and without charge. All information provided herein is
intended for use by persons having requisite knowledge, skill, and experience in the chemical industry. The Company
providing this SDS shall not be responsible or liable for the use, application, or implementation of the information
provided herein, and all such information is to be used at the risk, and in the sole judgment and discretion of such
persons, their employees, advisors, and agents. This safety data sheet (SDS) is offered for your information,
consideration, and investigation as required by federal hazardous products act and related legislation.
End of Safety Data Sheet
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