B026-55 Chemicals

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids for the procurement of various chemicals to support the operations of its Department of Public Utilities under solicitation number B026-55, with a response deadline of June 25, 2026. The contract, classified under NAICS code 424690, requires suppliers to provide chemicals including calcium hypochlorite, liquid caustic soda in multiple concentrations, liquid aluminum sulfate, liquid sodium permanganate, liquid sodium fluoride, granular phosphate blend, and liquid ferric chloride, all of which must be NSF approved and accompanied by Product Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets. Packaging and delivery specifications are highly detailed: most solid chemicals must be packaged in 50-pound or 25-kilogram bags with plastic liners and wrapping to prevent moisture damage, palletized on single ribbed pallets with fork dimensions of 26 1/4 inches, and shipped in lots of 6,000 pounds at approximately one ton per pallet. Liquid chemicals must be delivered in approved containers—275-gallon totes for sodium permanganate, bulk tank trucks for aluminum sulfate and ferric chloride with a minimum 20-foot hose, and 5-gallon polyethylene pails for phosphate blend—with all deliveries restricted to weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., requiring a 48-hour advance notice to the Water Division office. All bids must include a 10% bid bond, a surety guaranty, a notarized non-collusive bid statement, and a completed bidder’s qualification statement, along with certifications affirming compliance with state statutes regarding affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and non-discrimination. The contract is subject to Connecticut’s Prevailing Wage Law, requiring all on-site personnel to be paid prevailing wages regardless of employment status. Contractors must also comply with the Build America Buy America Act and provide insurance certificates covering professional liability and workers' compensation. Upon award, the successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, maintain records according to generally accepted accounting practices, and submit monthly invoices supported by documentation such as bills of sale and affidavits verifying lien-free status. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice approval, and defective or compromised shipments may be rejected with replacement required within three business days. Award will be determined not solely on price but on which bid best meets technical specifications and serves the city’s interest, with tiebreak