Chemicals

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids for a wide range of chemicals essential to its Water Division and Water Pollution Control Facility, with the contract period running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and potential for two one-year extensions by mutual agreement. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s eProcurement portal by June 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with only electronic submissions accepted and the portal’s clock governing deadline compliance. The solicitation, numbered B026-55 and classified under NAICS code 424690, is set aside for small businesses, requiring bidders to submit comprehensive documentation including Product Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets, NSF certification paperwork, and specific compliance affidavits for Sodium Fluoride and Phosphate Blend as mandated by AWWA B701 and Connecticut Department of Health standards. All chemicals must meet stringent quality specifications, including NSF approval, AWWA standards, and for Calcium Hypochlorite, domestic manufacturing within the United States with certified attestation. Packaging and delivery requirements are highly specific: liquids like Aluminum Sulfate and Ferric Chloride must be transported in bulk tank trucks with minimum 20-foot hoses, Sodium Permanganate in 275-gallon totes shipped in pairs, Granular Phosphate Blend in 5-gallon polyethylene pails, and dry chemicals in 50-pound plastic-lined, plastic-wrapped bags on single ribbed pallets compatible with 26.25-inch forks. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with 48 hours’ advance notice, and all shipments must arrive within five business days of order placement. Bidders must include a 10% bid bond and provide a notarized non-collusive affidavit, while also securing general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance certificates. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise and Connecticut sales tax, and these taxes must not be included in bid prices. Invoicing requires accurate Purchase Order numbers, and payment is made no earlier than 30 days after service completion, with optional P-card payment accepted if no fees are charged. The award will go to the bidder whose proposal best meets specifications and serves the City’s interest, with tiebreakers favoring incumbents, multi-item