Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF CONROE, TX

    CARBON MEDIA REPLACEMENT

    Issued by City of Conroe, TX
    cityRFQCity of Conroe, TXSol. 256010
    Open · 14d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    14
    due May 7, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 17, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    424690
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Conroe, TX seeks engineered carbon media replacement for wastewater treatment targeting H2S removal. Includes 4mm cylindrical pellets and potassium permanganate blend pellets. Evaluation based on best value and delivery time. Due date May 7, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    256010
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 17, 2026
    Due Date
    May 7, 2026
    NAICS Code
    424690AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Conroe, TX
    State
    Texas
    Agency
    City of Conroe, TX

    Description

    1. Engineered carbon which targets H2S.  4mm cylindrical pellets 0.30 g/cc.  Approximately 60% H2S removal media by weight.

    208 cubic feet of product

    Specifications:

    CTC value 70% minimum

    Surface Area 1050 m2/ g minimum

    Moisture content 5% maximum

    Hardness 95 min

    Ignition temperature >400 deg C

    Mean particle diameter 4mm

     

     

    2. Spherical or cylindrical pellets with a 50/50 blend of potassium permanganate based media and virgin bituminous activated carbon. Pellets are formed from a combination of powdered activated alumina and binders specifically impregnated with potassium permanganate. These are mixed with porous cylindrical pellets of high grade bituminous activated carbon.  Meets UL requirements for a Class 1 fire rating

    167 cubic feet of product

    Specifications:

    Potassium permanganate content 12% minimum

    Moisture content 20% maximum

    Crush strength 40-60%

    Abrasion loss 3.0% maximum

    Nominal pellet diameter 1/8” (approximately 3mm or 85% after screening)

    Removal capacity – H2S 12% by weight; Sulfur dioxide 10.4% by weight; nitric oxide 2.5% by weight; nitrogen dioxide 23.4% by weight; formaldehyde 2.1% by weight

     

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: #0507-2026
    • Department: Public Works-Waste Water Conroe
    • Department Head: Norman McGuire (Asst. City Administrator Director of Public Works)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-27T17:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-04-30T17:00:00.000Z

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-20T15:24:54.808Z) —

      The addendum to Q&A 1 requesting a picture and drawing for the Carbon Media Replacement 

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Best Value and Best delivery Time (100 pts)

    Submission Requirements

    • Cover Letter (required)

      Provide a cover letter indicating your firm’s understanding of the requirements of this specific job bid. The letter must be brief and formal from the proposer that provides information regarding the firm’s interest in and ability to perform the requirements of the proposal.  A person who is authorized by the organization to enter into an agreement with the City of Conroe will sign the letter.

      Please include all contact information.

    • Acceptance of Conditions (required)

      Indicate any exceptions to the terms and conditions of this CSP, including the Scope of Services.  Include a copy of all amendments issued pertaining to this CSP.

    • Company Background (required)

      2 - Pages Maximum

      1. Years in business under present name.
      2. Name and address of each office location.
      3. Ownership structure (Corporation / Partnership).
      4. Names and titles of officers in the company.
      5. Company trade organizations/associations/affiliations
    • Experience of Key Personnel on Similar Jobs (required)
      1. List key personnel that will be assigned or oversee this job.
      2. Provide resumes for key personnel.
      3. List all subcontractors that will be used for this construction project.
    • References (required)

      Provide references from the last five similar construction projects for which your company provided Carbon Media for Wastewater Treatment Plant

    • List of Ongoing and Completed Projects (required)

      Provide a list of all public and private construction projects in which your company is currently involved, or has been involved, in whole or in part, as a General Contractor.

      Please list project description, cost, and status.

    • Copies of Insurance Certifications (required)
    • Form 1295 (required)
    • Are you HUB Certified? (required)
    • HUB Certification (required)
    • Please upload a memo stating that you are not HUB certified. (required)
    • SAM.gov Status (required)
    • Signed Addendums (required)
    • Acknowledgement of Terms & Conditions (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Acknowledgement of Respondent (required)

      By clicking "Please confirm" below, Bidder agrees to provide any additional information requested during bid selection process.

    • Pricing (required)
      • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
        • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
        • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
        • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
      • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items.
    • Will there be a Pre-Bid Meeting? (required)
    • Attendance for Pre-Bid Meeting (required)
    • Location Address for project (required)
    • Brief Description of Service(s)/Product(s) (required)

    Questions & Answers

    Q (CARBON MEDIA REPLACEMENT BID): Kindly get the previous bid tab and pictures of the site and drawings of the vessel .

    A: This is the first time we are replacing the media, so we have no previous bid tab. We have added an addendum with a picture and drawing


    Q (CARBON MEDIA REPLACEMENT BID): Could you please clarify the scheduled date for completion of the project as well?

    A: Due Date is May 7, 2026


    Key dates

    1. April 17, 2026Published
    2. May 7, 2026Responses Due

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