Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City will use either Soda Ash or Liquid Caustic Soda as the primary softening agent, depending upon availability and price of each chemical. When not used as the primary softening agent, a far lesser quantity of Soda Ash will be required (approximately 700 tons annually). The successful bidder will provide, deliver and unload bulk quantities of Soda Ash. The supplier will also be required to provide specified safety training sessions. The City will use either Soda Ash or Liquid Caustic Soda as the primary softening agent, depending upon availability and price of each chemical. When used as the primary agent, approximately 9,100 tons annually will be required. When used as the secondary softening agent, approximately 700 tons annually will be required.