Microbiological Wastewater Additives

The Township of Wayne is seeking microbiological wastewater additives to control hydrogen sulfide generation and grease buildup in its pump stations and collection systems, as outlined in solicitation 2403A. The contract requires vendors to provide dry bacterial cultures and liquid bio-organic catalysts specifically formulated for sulfide and grease control, with delivery of materials required to be F.O.B. at the Township’s Department of Public Works Facility on Dey Road in Wayne, New Jersey. Each product must be clearly labeled with the manufacturer’s name, product name, date of manufacture, and shelf life expiration date, and must remain efficacious under storage conditions ranging from 2°C to 35°C and pH levels between 6.0 and 9.5. Labeling must also comply with New Jersey’s Worker and Community Right to Know Act and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous substances. Bidders must submit a comprehensive application plan detailing dosing strategies, safety protocols, monitoring procedures, and projected performance metrics, with product equivalence to named brands requiring formal justification and documentation. The base contract term runs from June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2028, with two optional one-year extension periods at the Township’s discretion, and individual orders must be fulfilled within ten days of placement. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with state and federal regulations, including New Jersey statutes addressing affirmative action, anti-discrimination, and MSDS/SDS requirements, along with adherence to ADA and non-discrimination policies prohibiting bias based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Contractors must carry insurance including a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Township, with minimum coverage levels set at $1 million for automobile liability, $2 million for professional liability, and $5 million for umbrella liability, excluding certain policy exclusions such as contractual or pollution liabilities. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Township’s e-Procurement portal by May 22, 2026, and include a completed bid form, non-collusion affidavit, business registration certificate, and full ownership disclosure, including details for any entity holding 10% or more ownership and any investment activity in Iran. The Township reserves full rights to all deliverables and data, may withhold payment for non-compliance or unresolved claims, and will not terminate for convenience to re-bid. Payment is contingent upon appropriated funds, and invoicing must align with contract terms, though specific remittance details and accounting codes are not provided