1. This specification is for 19% aqua ammonia (ammonium hydroxide NH4OH (aq)) for the treatment of drinking water. 2. The ammonium hydroxide must meet the specifications of the American Water Works Association for potable water ANSI/AWWA B300-99 (latest edition). Bidders must include with their bid response a statement of compliance stating the product’s conformance to the above referenced AAW standard. 3. The material meets the specifications of the National Formulary (NF) for Strong Ammonia Solutions, Federal Specification A-A-59370 (except for packaging) and the Food Chemical Codex. In addition, Reagent Grade material meets the specifications for USP Reagent Grade and the American Chemical Society (ACS) Reagent chemicals. 4. This product shall be certified as suitable for contact with or treatment of drinking water by an accredited certification organization in accordance with ANSI/NSF Standard 60, Drinking Water Treatment ChemicalsHealth Effects. 5. Bidder shall include a certified analysis of content of a typical (recent) production lot. 6. Ammonium hydroxide shall be delivered in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) or totes. 7. The City is requesting delivery within 10 calendar days from date of purchase order receipt. 8. All shipments of ammonium hydroxide shall conform to US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for marking and handling.
