Project Information

Bid Title

BC Dry Chemical - Sodium Bicarbonate (white in color) FY 26-27

Issuing Agency

State Government of Louisiana

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

Apr 15, 2026

Closing Date

May 8, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

40006-025a

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Project Description

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
40006-025a	BC Dry Chemical - Sodium Bicarbonate (white in color) FY 26-27 Original: 40006-025a	04/15/2026	05/08/2026 2:00:00 PM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 40006-025a

Department	+- Comm/Tech College - Delgado Community College
Section	Purchasing Department
Dept Code	40006
Contact	Tracey Sheffield
Address	501 City Park Avenue, Bldg 37 New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone	5047623027
Fax	5047623089
Email	svarbl@dcc.edu

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Delgado Community College

Purchasing Department

501 City Park Avenue, Bldg. 37

New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

(504) 762-3027

Invitation to Bid

Bid Name:

40006-025a - BC Dry Chemical – Sodium Bicarbonate (white in color) FY 26-27

Due By & To Be Opened On:

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00PM CST

Contact Person:

Wendy Boesch

Senior Buyer

(504) 762-3031

________________________________________________________________

NAME OF COMPANY

________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS

____________________________ / ____________ / _____________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP

_________________ / _______________ / _____________________________

PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER

EMAIL

________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

________________________________________________________________

NAME (PRINTED) & TITLE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

** This form must be completed and submitted with your bid

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Any questions regarding this Invitation to Bid shall be in writing and shall be addressed to Wendy

Boesch, Senior Buyer-Purchasing Department at the following address:

Delgado Community College

O’Keefe Administration Building,

Purchasing Department

ATTN: Wendy Boesch, Sr. Buyer

501 City Park Avenue, Building 37

New Orleans, La 70119

**Questions ONLY may be emailed to: wboesc@dcc.edu or purchasingdept@dcc.edu

Any additional information resulting from such inquiries shall be distributed to all bidders via

addenda. The College will not be responsible for any other explanation of the documents.

2. All sealed bids submitted must be RECEIVED in the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT by the date and

time stated on the title page and stamped in prior to bid opening. Please NOTE that express mail or

USPS carriers do NOT deliver directly to 501 City Park Avenue. The Bidder /proposer is solely

responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to 501 City Park Avenue.

Delgado Community College shall not be responsible for bids delivered to another part of campus/site,

even if a tracking system shows delivery. If in person, bids are to be delivered directly to the Purchasing

Department. Do not leave on counter unattended.

3. Sealed bids may be submitted by mail or in person directly to the Purchasing Department as listed

above. (All bids must be IDENTIFIABLE PRIOR to any envelope/package opening). The BID

NAME and NUMBER must be on the OUTSIDE of the packaging, including any express

mail/shipping packaging or Bid will not be opened.

Emailed or faxed bids are NOT accepted.

Bids not physically received in the Purchasing Department by the bid due date & time will not be

opened, evaluated, calculated or considered.

4. Each Bidder is solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of its bid. Errors or omissions

may be grounds for rejection, or may be interpreted in favor of the College.

5. Each Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid. Delgado Community College will not

be responsible for any delays in the delivery of bids, whether delayed in the mail, or for any reason

whatsoever.

6. Only the issue of a purchase order or a signed acceptance of a proposal constitutes acceptance on

the part of the College.

7. Assuming there is no prompt payment discount provision, payment will be made within 30 days from

receipt of products in satisfactory condition, or within 30 days from receipt of invoice, whichever is

later.

8. Proposer or Bidder, contractor, etc. certifies, by signing and submitting a proposal for

$25,000 or more, that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not suspended or debarred

by the General Services Administration (GSA) in accordance with the requirements in OMB Circular

A‐133. (A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred can be viewed via the internet at

www.epls.gov .)

*END OF GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION*

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SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS

40006-025a - BC Dry Chemical – Sodium Bicarbonate (white in color) FY 26-27

SCOPE and SPECIFICATIONS:

This open solicitation is for a Contract Bid for the provision and delivery of BC Dry Chemical – Sodium

Bicarbonate (White in Color) for students/classes per the specifications below. The successful bidder shall

furnish all supplies upon request to Delgado Community College, Maritime, Fire and Industrial Training Center,

13200 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA 70129.

By submitting your Bid, Vendor agrees to abide by all requirements, terms and conditions without

exception. Vendor added terms and/or conditions may not supersede anything outlined herein or that are in

conflict with the Louisiana Administrative Code or Procurement Laws and will render your Bid as non-responsive

causing disqualification.

All services shall be coordinated with either: Rick Schwab, 504-671-6626, rschwa@dcc.edu or Regina Radosta,

504-671-6624 rrados@dcc.edu. It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to acquire the signature from

either of them or their designee, as applicable.

The bidder agrees that by submitting a bid and acceptance of an award, all terms and conditions as stated in this

bid document will become a contractual agreement between the College and the Bidder.

1. CONTRACT TERM FOR SERVICES: This contract will be for Delgado Community College’s fiscal year that begins

on July 1, 2026 and ends on June 30, 2027. Orders shall be on an as needed basis (no minimum purchase guarantee)

and shall not be requested until award of contract process is complete.

2. This bid shall be awarded on an All-or-None Basis to a single Bidder, no partial bids. All items listed must be

bid and package accordingly prior to shipping.

3. Bidder is responsible for all warranties as it relates to the product bid.

4. Bidders are to carefully consider all requirements and circumstances prior to pricing and submitting a Bid. By

submitting a Bid, bidder agrees that they can supply items on an as needed basis, within the time frame

required and that they agree to abide by all terms and conditions of the Bid. Non-compliance with terms and

conditions may result in a termination of the contract.

5. Pricing should be per Pail not packages. We estimate ordering at least 50 pails at a time but no guarantee of

orders or quantities. Quantity will be specified when purchasing.

6. QUANTITIES/ORDERS:

a. Items must be new and the quantities listed in the bid are estimated based upon previous

purchases. The actual items/quantities ordered will be ordered on an as needed basis throughout

our fiscal year and at the rate/price listed. Items and/or quantities may be lesser or greater than

stated in this bid document. This contract does not contain a minimum purchase guarantee. In the

event a greater quantity is needed, the right is reserved by the College to increase the quantities or

locations, etc. at the unit price stated in the bid.

b. Orders may be placed at any time during the course of the contract in varying quantities. The

college shall place orders for the necessary quantities as early as possible. Items should be readily

available to be shipped/delivered timely. It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to store the dry

chemical at no cost to the College until such time as various quantities are ordered.

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7. DELIVERY:

a. Delivery expectations are within Two (2) weeks of order placement, if not sooner. Advise your ETA

on the Bid Form below. Delivery/completion is of the essence and the College reserves the right to

award to the Bidder(s) providing the earliest delivery/completion date.

b. All deliveries must include inside delivery, if required, and not left curbside. Any additional cost

associated with inside delivery must be included in the unit price bid. Bidder is solely responsible for

offloading of all materials.

c. Bidder is to schedule deliveries which will interfere with normal campus traffic. When deliveries are

made from the street curb, provide sufficient properly attired and equipped flagmen to safely control

and maintain the flow of traffic. It is the policy of Delgado Community College to provide full access

to all disabled individuals in all areas possible. Bidders are aware of this policy and deliveries should

ensure no sidewalks or access ways are blocked at any time. If temporary blocking is required, the

Bidder, shall assume the responsibility for the safe transit of all disabled persons.

d. All areas must be kept free of hazards. Clean up of the area for any spills which are due to the

negligence of the bidder during the performance of work will be the responsibility of the bidder.

e.

8. SPECIFICATIONS: (or approved equivalent, see page 7 for equivalent requirements)

a. All items bid must comply with the Louisiana Pesticide Law.

b. The estimated usage for one (1) year is about 1,500 pails of dry chemical. We estimate ordering at

least 50 pails at a time but no guarantee of orders or quantities. Quantity will be specified when

purchasing. Price per pail.

i. BC Dry Chemical (Sodium Bicarbonate) requirements:

1. Sodium Bicarbonate (that is white in color) content of 78% min.

2. Sieve analysis

a. %-40 + 140 1.0-3.0

b. %-140 + 200 3.0-7.0

c. %-200 + 270 6.0-13.0

3. Water repellence of 2.00 Max

ii. Synonyms: BC, SDC, Sodium Bicarbonate

1. Components:

2. Sodium Bicarbonate: 75-85%

3. Calcium Carbonate: 10-20%

4. Mica: 1-5%

5. Clay: <2%

6. Amorphous Silica: <2%

iii. If requested, successful bidder shall provide a product that will readily dissipate, leaving

minimalresidue on the ground. Each bidder shall provide one (1) fifty (50) pound pail of dry

chemical for testing by College personnel. The sample will not be returned. The decision of

the college personnel as to whether the sample meets product performance requirements

shall be final.

iv. Dry Chemical should be BC – 60% Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Powder for BadgerFire

Extinguishers (50# Pail), Chemguard item #PP1002 or approved equal:

*END OF SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS SECTION*

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BID/SCHEDULE FORM

40006-025a - BC Dry Chemical – Sodium Bicarbonate (white in color) FY 26-27

9. PRICING: Must be listed on this Bid/Schedule Form below

a) Pricing should be per Pail not packages. We estimate ordering at least 50 pails at a time but no

guarantee of orders or quantities. The estimated usage for one (1) year is about 1,500 pails of dry

chemical. Quantity will be specified when purchasing. Price per Pail.

b) The quantities listed in the bid are estimated to be the amounts needed but are not a guarantee of

purchase. The actual quantity and items will be specified when purchasing on an as needed basis

and at the rate/price listed throughout the fiscal year.

c) Pricing must be listed on this Bid Form per the above Specifications.

d) Bids submitted in any other manner will not be accepted. Quotes prepared on the Bidder’s own form

are not an allowable substitute for completing the bid on this required Bid Form below

e) Bidder is to include all costs per line items, including but not limited to: material/item cost, discounts,

rebates, warranty cost, shipping, delivery, installation, labor, equipment and tools or any other

charges necessary for completion of this bid/job. No separate shipping, additional charges or other

costs after the fact are allowed. Price must be firm and not subject to change. Additional costs

disclosed later will be at the expense of the Bidder. There shall be no surcharge whatsoever.

f) All line items shall be bid or if zero dollars notate an explanation: i.e. “Not able to supply” or “included

in a different line item number”, etc. This bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis, no partial bids.

g) Bidder shall supply your Brand Name and model/manufacturer number bidding for each item for

review. Items must meet or exceed the specifications as listed. The decision of acceptance by the

College is final. ***See page 7 for substitutions/equivalency requirements.

h) Effective September 1, 1991, in accordance with Act 1029 of the 1991 Regular Legislative Session,

Delgado Community College will not be responsible for any sales tax, either state or local. Delgado

Community College is tax exempt.

i) Delivery expectations are within Two (2) weeks of order placement, if not sooner. Advise your ETA

on this Bid Form. Delivery/completion is of the essence and the College reserves the right to award

to the Bidder(s) providing the earliest delivery/completion date.

j) All Invoices must be itemized per the pricing set forth in the bid. Lump sum invoices will not be

processed. Itemized invoices shall be submitted within a month after items are delivered and must

include the Purchase Order Number assigned by the Purchasing Dept for that fiscal year.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 325998All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
• NAICS 424690Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

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