Summary of Bid Specifications for Granular Activated Carbon (Contract R014-27)

This is a bid specification document issued by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of virgin or custom reactivated granular activated carbon (GAC) for use at the George R. Sweeney Water Treatment Plant located in Saltsburg, PA. Sealed proposals will be received online via PennBid until 10:00 AM on July 29, 2026. Bidding documents, specifications, and contract forms are available at no cost on the PennBid website. All questions regarding the meaning or intent of bidding documents must be submitted through the "Vendor Discussion" tab in the Messages section of PennBid. The contract period is for a fixed-fee arrangement, and no mandatory site visits or bidders' conferences are specified in the procurement notice.

Vendors awarded contracts will be assessed a variable award fee of 1/3% (0.0033) of the initial contract award amount, with a minimum fee of $150 and a maximum of $6,000. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received, reject any or all bids, or accept any bid deemed in its best interest. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, renewal options, or total quantity specifications are detailed in the procurement notice provided. Any bid not submitted in accordance with the stated conditions will be rejected.