CHEMICALS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, is seeking competitive bids for the supply and delivery of various chemicals used in wastewater treatment, including sodium hypochlorite, sodium permanganate, ferric chloride, and magnesium hydroxide. The contract term runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with deliveries required within 48 hours after receipt of order during business hours at the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility. All pricing must be all-inclusive of delivery, unloading, and any fuel surcharges, effectively making pricing firm-fixed-price with FOB Destination terms. The solicitation emphasizes timely delivery as a critical evaluation factor and reserves the Town’s discretion to award based on best overall value rather than lowest price alone. Detailed specifications govern packaging, handling, and quality assurance. Sodium permanganate and sodium hypochlorite are required to be shipped in 275-gallon IBC totes or bulk tankers (2,000–5,000 gallons), with returnable container tracking via memo billing. Each shipment must be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet to ensure product integrity and compliance with standards such as AWWA B300 and ANSI/NSF Standard 60. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery site, with the Town having the right to reject non-conforming products. Contractual obligations include strict insurance and indemnification requirements, including general liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence, naming the Town as additional insured. Contractors must submit current IRS W-9 forms and maintain valid SAM registrations. The contract prohibits subcontracting without prior written approval and allows immediate termination by the Town for cause. Proposal submissions are exclusively electronic via the Town’s procurement portal by May 22, 2026, consolidating all required documentation such as certificates, insurance evidence, and technical data in the bid package.