WATER TREATMENT SERVICE

Salisbury University is soliciting proposals for comprehensive water treatment services to maintain campus systems, including cooling towers, reverse osmosis, and glycol systems. The contract, identified as RFP No. SU-2703-SS, covers a performance period from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to reduce energy consumption and minimize scale, corrosion, and microbiological growth. Key operational requirements include bi-monthly service visits spaced ten days apart, annual training for university plant personnel, and a mandatory two-hour on-site response time for emergency service calls. Qualified contractors must have at least five years of experience in boiler and cooling water treatment, and designated technical representatives must hold science or engineering degrees. The award will be based on the most advantageous proposal, with technical merit weighted more heavily than price. Evaluation criteria focus on the schedule of work, proposed equipment upgrades, and a proven track record with at least three similar accounts. Proposals must be submitted via Bid Locker in two separate volumes: a technical proposal containing company profiles and personnel forms, and a separate price proposal. All chemical deliveries must be accepted on-site by the contractor and comply with governmental labeling and storage regulations.