Supply & Delivery of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The Town of Cheshire is soliciting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of wastewater treatment chemicals to its Water Pollution Control Facility located at 1325 Cheshire Street, Connecticut. The solicitation, numbered 2526-24, was posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of June 10, 2026, and targets a twelve-month contract term beginning July 1, 2026, with the potential for two optional one-year extensions contingent on performance. The chemicals required include 15% sodium hypochlorite solution, ferric chloride, lime in 50 lb. bags, and liquid aluminum sulfate, with estimated annual volumes specified but no pricing submitted in the solicitation. Delivery must occur at the facility, with the contractor bearing all risk of loss until acceptance by the Town. Packaging and labeling requirements are strict: lime must be in labeled 50 lb. bags, and liquid aluminum sulfate must be transported in bulk tanks without freezing, accompanied by precise specifications for density, pH, and aluminum oxide content, as well as a Certificate of Analysis with each delivery. The contract imposes comprehensive compliance obligations under Connecticut state law and local specifications, including adherence to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-53 for prevailing wages, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-41 for payment and performance bonds (required for contracts over $100,000), and compliance with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Equal Employment Opportunity certification, Legal Status Disclosure Form, and proof of workers’ compensation coverage. Subcontractors require prior written approval, and all records must be retained for five years post-payment. Non-resident contractors on contracts exceeding $250,000 must file a 5% guarantee bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. The Town reserves the right to reject the lowest bid if it is not in its best interest, using a trade-off method that prioritizes overall value over price alone. Proposals must be submitted in triplicate—one original, one copy, and one on USB drive—to the Cheshire Town Hall by the deadline, with no electronic submission allowed. The award will be based on bidder experience, references, past performance, responsiveness, compliance with procedural requirements, and adherence to all specifications and legal mandates, ensuring the selected vendor can reliably meet operational needs while upholding public accountability