a. The Liquid Caustic Soda shall conform in all details to AWWA Standards Specifications B501-80 (or latest revision). b. The Liquid Caustic Soda shall contain approximately 50% NaOH. c. All price structuring shall be based on 76% NaOH dry weight, as determined by the following formula: 1 Lb. Solution * % NaOH = Net Lbs. NaOH 76% d. If it is demonstrated during the course of the contract year that the liquid caustic soda does not meet these requirements, or if foreign bodies are found to be present in the material at time of delivery, the material shall be removed from City premises at the supplier’s expense and the contract shall be terminated. e. The City reserves the right to purchase the material on the open market if at any time the material provided by the supplier does not meet specifications or if the supplier is unable to deliver the material within the time frame required. f. The liquid caustic soda shall not cause any abnormal difficulty in the operation of chemical feeders. The liquid caustic soda shall contain a negligible amount of iron.
