2026 Water Treatment Chemical Procurement

The Tri County Joint Municipal Authority is seeking sealed electronic bids for the construction of the Malden Water Tank Replacement project under Contract Nos. 2025-03A for General/Mechanical Construction and 2025-03B for Electrical Construction, with bids due by August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time via the PennBid platform. The project encompasses the full scope of labor, materials, plant, utilities, and services required to construct public drinking water facilities, including piping, valves, hydrants, thrust blocks, metering systems, and associated electrical components such as motors, control systems, grounding, and SCADA integration. Performance is expected to span 660 calendar days and is bound to commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to submit preliminary schedules within ten days of the effective date. All work must adhere to the National Electrical Code, applicable state and local codes, manufacturer specifications, and industry standards including NACE, SSPC, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, and NFPA, while all steel products utilized must originate in the United States. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Department of Labor and Industry, adhere to the Public Works Employment Verification Act (Act 127 of 2012), and refrain from any form of discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where responsiveness and responsibility are foundational prerequisites. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation through PennBid including a signed bid form, bid security, three sets of bound O&M manuals, proof of diverse business certifications if claimed, evidence of legal establishment and good standing, a schedule of key personnel and equipment, a proposed work plan, and financial capability statements. Insurance requirements mandate that subcontractors carry worker’s compensation and general liability coverage naming the Owner and Engineer as additional insureds, and all bonds must be issued by sureties listed in the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Special provisions prohibit night work except under emergency conditions or written authorization, impose full weather risk on the contractor, require permanent engraved labeling on all equipment using specific materials and font standards, and prohibit hand-lettered cable identification. All bids remain irrevocable for 90 days following the due date unless delayed by external approvals such as bond sales or grant awards, and the Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids