How to bid on bulk phosphoric acid for the City of Cedar Rapids

What the City is buying

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for bulk liquid phosphoric acid at 75% concentration. The solicitation is PUR1026-106, an RFB, and the full details and response instructions are on the City’s IonWave procurement portal.

This opportunity may suit vendors that supply bulk liquid phosphoric acid and can review and meet the solicitation’s requirements.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 28, 2026. Bids are due November 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through the portal before the close date and time. The provided information does not specify what happens to late submissions, so check the solicitation details for the applicable rules.

Who this opportunity suits

This bid is relevant to suppliers of bulk liquid phosphoric acid at 75% concentration. Before bidding, confirm that your product and delivery capabilities match the requirements in the full solicitation.

How to access and respond

Open the bid’s public detail page on the City’s IonWave procurement portal by selecting “View original source.” No account is needed to view the notice, dates, and buyer contact. Confirm that the posting shows solicitation PUR1026-106.

Downloading documents and responding require a free vendor account. Register on the portal, review the documents and instructions, then submit your bid before the deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full solicitation carefully and use its instructions as your checklist. Confirm the product concentration, packaging or bulk requirements, delivery terms, and any requested pricing details in the bid documents rather than assuming them.

Allow time to register, download the documents, prepare your response, and submit it through the portal. Review the completed submission for missing information and verify that it is submitted before the deadline.