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THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH

OF MORRISVILLE

2026 - 2027 CHEMICALS SUPPLY BID

FOR THE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

AND

WATER FILTRATION PLANT

The Municipal Authority of

The Borough of Morrisville

35 Union Street

Morrisville, PA 19067

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THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH

OF MORRISVILLE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

A. ADVERTISEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS --------------------------------------------------------------- 4

C. FORM OF PROPOSAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

1. Morrisville WWTP Prebid Site Inspection Sign-Off Sheet

2. KTC WWTP Prebid Site Inspection Sign Off

3. Morrisville WFP Prebid Site Inspection Sign Off

4. Supplier Contact Sign-Off Sheet

D. FORM OF GUARANTY ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS ----------------------------------------------------------- 15

2.0 CHEMICALS REQUIRED

2.2 Sodium Hypochlorite Liquid ------------------------------------------------- 15

2.1 Sodium Bisulfite Liquid ------------------------------------------------------ 17

2.2 Sodium Hypochlorite ----------------------------------------------------------- 18

2.3 Hydrated Lime ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19

3.0 EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENTS ---------------------------------------------- 20

E. FORM OF AGREEMENT (SHEETS E-1 through E-3) ----------------------------------- 21

F. CONTRACT BOND (SHEETS F-1 through F-4) ------------------------------------------ 24

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A. ADVERTISEMENT

The Municipal Authority of the

Borough of Morrisville

Sealed bids will be received electronically through PennBidTM by The Municipal Authority of the

Borough of Morrisville for the 2026 - 2027 Chemicals Supply Bid until 10:00 AM, prevailing time, on the 4th day of June 2026 at which time they will be publicly read at the Authority office, 35 Union

Street, Morrisville, PA 19067. All documents and solicitation details are available anytime at

PennBidTM (www.PennBid.net). Click on the “Access Projects on the Active Bidding Site” tab to access open public opportunities.

Chemical Bid Contracts: Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrated Lime

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Owner in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid or bids. Only bonds from companies licensed to do business in the state where the Owner is located will be accepted and the bond shall so state same.

Bids must be submitted unconditionally. No bidder may withdraw bid within SIXTY (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities, or to reject any or all bids.

John J. Warenda, Jr.

Executive Director

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B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Bidders shall properly register on the PennBid site. They shall familiarize themselves with the PennBid web site, navigating the PennBid web site, the PennBid bidding methodology, completing the PennBid bid form, and the uploading of required bid forms and surety certificates. If needed, it is incumbent upon bidders to request assistance in familiarizing themselves. Bidders are encouraged to contact either

PennBid or Pennoni Associates, if assistance is needed.

2. Bids shall be collected electronically at PennBid™ (PennBid.Bonfirehub.com). It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit his bid prior to the time of opening. No bid shall be considered after the time set for the receipt of bids.

3. Bids shall be submitted on the electronic Form of Bid furnished at PennBid™.

Submission of paper Bid forms by mail, hand-delivery or other method will not be accepted and shall not constitute a responsive bid. Submission of Bids by facsimile (FAX) or an e-mail process shall not be permitted and shall not constitute a responsive bid.

The blank spaces in the bid form shall be filled in correctly, where indicated, for each and every item for which a description is given, and the bidder must state the prices for which he proposes to do each part of the work contemplated.

In addition to the above, the bidder shall upload and electronically sign his bid with the addition of attaching the associated required signed forms herein these specifications, Sheet Nos. 7 through 13 as it relates to each bidder chemical(s) to be supplied. Bidder may revise their bid electronically via PennBidTM at any time before the Bid due time.

4. Each bidder is invited to propose on one or more bid items, as appropriate. For each chemical proposed, the bidder must include a one-year and/or two-year bid price.

5. The estimated quantities herein shall be deemed as estimates only. It is understood that the unit prices will be paid for the actual quantity ordered and delivered, and the contract price will increase and decrease accordingly. Unit price shall include all fuel surcharges within bid.

6. All bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, bid bond, cashier’s check or money order drawn upon a bank authorized to do business in the Commonwealth in an amount at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total bid for the one year bid price. In the event any bidder shall, upon the award of the contract to him, fail to comply with the requirements (hereinafter stated as a bond guaranteeing the performance of the contract) the good faith deposit by certified check, bond, cashier’s check, or money order shall be forfeited to the "Authority" as liquidated damages.

7. Each bidder shall familiarize themselves with all aspects of delivery to sites indicated by the Authority. Any deviation from the criteria set forth must be addressed by the

Authority in writing and a written reply from the Authority must be made part of this bid.

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8. All prospective bidders who do not supply the same chemical to the plant under an existing contract must visit the plant to verify accessibility of their delivery equipment prior to the bid due date. At that time, the bidder must verify that the plant’s existing truck entrance, chemical off-load and storage areas, and chemical feed system are compatible with their product and truck off-load equipment. No bids will be accepted from bidders who have not visited the site(s).

NOTE: A SIGN-OFF SHEET IS NOT REQUIRED BY PROSPECTIVE

BIDDERS WHO ARE PRESENTLY UNDER CONTRACT OR PAST

SUPPLIERS IN THE LAST FOUR (4) YEARS TO SUPPLY SAME

CHEMICAL TO THE PLANT.

The PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION (Signoff Sheet) for the Morrisville Wastewater

Treatment, KTC Wastewater Treatment, and Morrisville Water Filtration Plants can be found in Part C. Form of Proposal and must be signed by all parties except as noted above.

The signoff sheet must be made a part of this bid package. Failure to provide both signatures will result in the bid being ruled non-responsive and rejected.

9. The Authority intends to evaluate and award the bids on an individual chemical basis.

The contracts will be awarded for one or two years at the option of the Authority. The bidder shall provide complete information for each specific bid item (chemical), which will allow the Authority to evaluate and award each bidder's package in part or in whole.

10. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in part or in full. Proposals incorporating deviations, which in the judgment of the Authority are a clear departure from the intent and purpose of these specifications, will not be considered.

11. The "Authority" will determine who is the lowest responsible bidder upon the basis of the bids submitted, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and re-advertise if it is determined to be in the best interest of the "Authority". The "Authority" reserves the right to waive any technical defects in the submission of the bids.

12. The check, bid bond, cashier’s check, or money order of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned upon execution of the contract.

13. The performance of the contract shall be subject to the review and approval of the Board.

14. Immediately upon award being made, the successful bidder shall enter into written contract with the "Authority", notwithstanding any supplemental conditions as specified herein.

15. The contract shall be in force for a period of one (1) or two (2) years from the date indicated within the Award Letter. The "Authority" reserves the right to subsequently extend the contract annually for up to three (3) additional years, if agreed upon in writing by both parties.

16. Each bidder’s “One-Year Unit Price” indicated on the Proposal Bid Form shall be the unit price for a period of one year for the one (1) year contract. Similarly, each bidder’s “Two-Year Unit Price” indicated on the Proposal Bid Form shall be the unit price for both the first and the second year of the two (2) year contract.

17. By submitting a unit price and entering into a contract, the bidder agrees to abide by all the criteria set forth in this bid for a period of time as set forth in the contract. Failure to do so will result in the original contract being voided and an award will be made to the next lowest responsible bidder.

18. The term of the contract shall be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for a One

Year Contract OR July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 for a Two (2) Year

Contract.

19. The successful bidder shall be guaranteeing the performance of the contract in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Award. Failure to furnish this bond to the

"Authority" within ten (10) days after the contract has been awarded shall void the award.

20. All bidders will be required to furnish certificates of insurance covering Liability coverage and Workmen's Compensation insurance within ten (10) days after the contract has been awarded. A (minimum) policy limit of $1,000,000.00 on Workmen's

Compensation and $5,000,000.00 General Liability is required. Umbrella Policies shall spell out the primary coverage to which the excess coverage will apply. Only certificates of insurance from companies licensed to do business in the state where the

Owner is located will be approved. The Financial Rating of all Insurance Companies must meet the minimum A.M. Best Ratings below:

A.M. Best Rating: A- (Excellent) or Higher

A.M. Best Financial Size Category: Class VII or Higher

Contract/supplier/sub-contractor must advise the Owner, immediately, of any cancellation of insurance, regardless of the circumstances of the cancellation. The contractor/supplier/sub-contractor is advised that the insurance company and/or any insurance agent and/or any insurance broker are under no duty or obligation to inform the Owner of any cancellation of insurance; thus, it is the contractor’s/supplier’s/sub-contractor’s duty to advise of any cancellation. Failure to provide the owner with notice of cancellation will void the contract.

Contractor shall also take out, pay for and maintain until completion and acceptance of the work required by this contract a separate policy of insurance naming (1) the Owner, its officers, agents and employees and (2) the Engineers as insureds. Said separate policy shall provide coverage to said Owner and its officers, agents and employees and the Engineer with respect to said work. Both personal injury and property damage insurance must be on an occurrence basis; and said policy shall provide coverage to the full limit of liability stated in the declarations, and if said Owner and its officers, agents and employees or the Engineer have other insurance against the loss covered by said policy, that other insurance shall be excess insurance only. Contractor shall provide copy of the insurance certificate and endorsement.

THIS FORM WITH ATTACHMENTS (SHEET Nos. 7 through 13) IS TO BE COMPLETED AND

ELECTRONICALLY UPLOADED TO PENNBID™.

C. FORM OF PROPOSAL

TO: The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville

Gentlemen:

This proposal is submitted in accordance with your advertisement inviting proposals to be received until

10:00 A.M. on the 4th day of June 2026 for:

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

AND

Having carefully examined the Contract Documents together with all Addenda or Bulletins, as prepared by the Authority, and being familiar with the various conditions affecting the work, (including those under the General Conditions which provide for the payment of liquidated damages to the owner, hereafter set at $500.00 per calendar day, in the event the contract is in default in completing the work within the specified) the undersigned agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services for chemical supply for one and/or two (2) year periods, all the necessary contract work, in accordance with said contract documents, for which the following unit prices are submitted.

By submission of this bid, the Contractor certifies that:

1. He has carefully examined the Contract documents, has examined carefully the site upon which the work is performed and has become familiar, by its own investigation, with the various conditions which may affect the performance of work.

2. He shall not at any time after the execution of this Contract set up any claims whatsoever based upon insufficient data or incorrectly assumed conditions, nor shall he claim any misunderstanding in regard to the nature, conditions or character of the work to be done under this Contract, and shall assume all risk resulting from any change in the conditions, which may occur during the progress of this work.

3. He assumes all risk as to the nature of the conditions to the area where work is to be performed under this Contract and any other unfavorable condition that may be encountered in the performance of that work. No plea of ignorance of conditions that exist or may exist hereafter, or any other difficulties that may be encountered in the work to be performed hereunder as a result of the failure of the Contractor to make necessary examinations and investigations will be acceptable as an excuse for any failure or admission on the part of the Contractor to fulfill every detail and all requirements of the Contract or will be accepted as a basis for any claim whatsoever for extra work.

If a perspective bidder desires to obtain any information with regard to the worksite or conditions, the Owner will afford such perspective bidder the opportunity, at bidder’s own expense to make any such site visits, evaluations or determination of the conditions.

THE FOLLOWING SPREADSHEET IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, DO NOT USE FOR BIDDING. ACTUAL BID SHEET IS

POSTED ON THE PENNBID WEBSITE.

Line Item

Lot Number

Contract Year Description Unit of

Measure Quantity

1.1 1 ONE YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Bisulfite-Liquid, to KTC Wastewater Treatment Plant (If Not Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Totes 15

1.2 1 TWO YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Bisulfite-Liquid, to KTC Wastewater Treatment Plant (If Not Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Totes 30

2.1 2 ONE YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Bisulfite-Liquid, to Morrisville Wastewater Treatment Plant (If Not

Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Gallons (bulk) 40,000

2.2 2 TWO YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Bisulfite-Liquid, to Morrisville Wastewater Treatment Plant (If Not

Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Gallons (bulk) 80,000

3.1 3 ONE YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Hypochlorite-Liquid, to KTC Wastewater Treatment Plant (If Not

Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Totes 15

3.2 3 TWO YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Hypochlorite-Liquid, to KTC Wastewater Treatment Plant (If Not

Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Totes 30

4.1 4 ONE YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Hypochlorite-Liquid, to Morrisville Wastewater Treatment Plant (If

Not Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Gallons (bulk) 120,000

4.2 4 TWO YEAR BID CONTRACT

Sodium Hypochlorite-Liquid, to Morrisville Wastewater Treatment Plant (If

Not Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Gallons (bulk) 240,000

5.1 5 ONE YEAR BID CONTRACT

Hydrated Lime, 50 lb. Bags to Morrisville Water Filtration Plant (If Not

Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Tons 155

5.2 5 TWO YEAR BID CONTRACT

Hydrated Lime, 50 lb. Bags to Morrisville Water Filtration Plant (If Not

Bidding, place "0" in Price Field and "NO BID" in Comment Field) Tons 310

ADDENDUMS:

The bidder acknowledges receipt of the hereinafter enumerated Addendums which have been issued during period of bidding and agrees that said Addendums shall become a part of this contract. The bidder shall list below the numbers and issuing dates of Addendums.

Addendum No. Issuing Date

List of Electronic Copies of Submittals to be attached and uploaded with Bidder’s Bid or bids will be rejected

Form of Proposal, Pages 7 through 9

Pre-Bid Site Inspection Sign-off Sheet (Wastewater and/or Water Plants), Pages 10 through

Supplier Contact Sheet, Page 13

Form of Guaranty, Page 14 and Bid Bond with Bonding Company Form

The undersigned hereby certifies that this Bid is genuine, and not sham or collusive, or submitted in the interest or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation not herein named, and has not, induced any other persons to refrain from biddings, and has not in any way sought by collusion to secure for himself an advantage over any other bidder.

FIRM NAME

ADDRESS

BUS. TELEPHONE #

Official

By

TITLE

1. KTC WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

MANDATORY

PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION SIGN-OFF SHEET

I hereby certify that from (Individual's name) has visited the site(s) necessary for the (Prospective Bidders Co.)

fulfillment of this bid and has indicated his/her ability to be able to provide the technical aspects associated with this bid.

(Company) (Authority)

(Signature) (Signature)

(Title) (Title)

(Date) (Date)

NOTE: A SIGN-OFF SHEET IS NOT REQUIRED BY PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WHO ARE

PRESENTLY UNDER CONTRACT OR PAST SUPPLIERS IN THE LAST FOUR (4) YEARS TO

SUPPLY SAME CHEMICAL TO THE PLANT.

*Contact: Shawn Brosovich, Superintendent Phone: (215) 347-4336

Address: KTC Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 Sessa Circle

2. MORRISVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

has visited the site(s) necessary for the (Prospective Bidders Co.)

fulfillment of this bid and has indicated his/her ability to be able to provide the technical aspects associated

*Contact: Shawn Brosovich, Superintendent Phone: (215) 347-4336

Address: Morrisville Wastewater Plant 95 Riverview Road (Intersects with Delaware Avenue)

3. MORRISVILLE WATER FILTRATION PLANT

has visited the site(s) necessary for the (Prospective Bidders Co.)

fulfillment of this bid and has indicated his/her ability to be able to provide the technical aspects associated

*Contact: Chris Harris, Water Filtration Plant Superintendent Phone: (215) 295-4547

Address: Morrisville Water Filtration Plant 405 River Road Yardley, PA 19067

4. SUPPLIER CONTACT SHEET

No. NAME OF CHEMICAL SUPPLIED SUPPLIER CONTACT NAME

SUPPLIER CONTACT

PHONE NUMBER

1.

SODIUM BISULFITE LIQ, to KTC Wastewater

Treatment

2.

SODIUM BISULFITE LIQ, to Morrisville

Wastewater Treatment Plant

3.

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE LIQ, to KTC

4.

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE LIQ, to Morrisville

5.

HYDRATED LIME, to Morrisville Water

Filtration Plant

Notes:

1. EACH BIDDER’S “ONE-YEAR UNIT PRICE” INDICATED ON THE PROPOSAL BID FORM SHALL BE THE UNIT PRICE FOR A PERIOD OF

ONE YEAR FOR THE ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT. SIMILARLY, EACH BIDDER’S “TWO-YEAR UNIT PRICE” INDICATED ON THE

PROPOSAL BID FORM SHALL BE THE UNIT PRICE FOR BOTH THE FIRST AND THE SECOND YEARS OF THE TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT.

2. Each Bidder must provide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on chemical with bid proposal.

D. FORM OF GUARANTY:

Accompanying this Proposal is a 10% of the One Year Total Bid in the amount of

Dollars ($ ) as bid security.

1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 DELIVERIES

Deliveries shall be made within five (5) days of receipt of order unless otherwise noted. Deliveries will only be accepted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays.

All empty pallets, containers, or other delivery units will be returned with each delivery.

1.2 PRODUCT

Whenever a brand name is mentioned in this bid request, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function, performance, and quality and requires that American-USA manufactured goods and products are to be used. Foreign made products will not be accepted

Any product other than the specified or currently supplied product must meet all product specifications and be tested in the treatment process prior to final acceptance.

A safety data sheet (SDS) shall be included with each bid package, and every six months thereafter, throughout the course of the contract period.

1.3 CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract bid period for each chemical shall be for one (1) and/or two (2) years, as determined by the Authority.

1.4 NSF CERTIFICATION

All water treatment chemicals shall contain no mineral or organic substances deleterious or injurious to the health of consumers of the water treated. The following chemicals must meet the latest edition of the NSF 60 certification – Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals, as well as the specific manufacturing facility:

Hydrated Lime

Evidence of such certification must accompany the bid and manufacturing facility.

1.5 PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR

Payment for chemicals furnished and work done under this contract shall be as stipulated herein for the amount of chemicals furnished under authorization of the Authority and in accordance with delivery units noted herein. Contractor shall not be compensated for any chemicals not specifically ordered by the Authority. Payment shall be for actual quantities of product delivered (net) and the

Vendor shall provide appropriate documentation to substantiate such actual quantities with each invoice or request for payment.

1.6 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

Bids will be considered only from manufacturers or their authorized distributors. The authorized distributors must regularly maintain a substantial stock of the chemical bid upon and must be actively engaged in the sale of such chemicals for at least five (5) years. A representative of the Authority may examine such stock and facilities at any time either before award is made or during the life of the contract.

1.7 FORCE MAJEURE

Seller's failure to make, or Buyer's failure to take, any delivery or deliveries when due, if caused by force majeure as hereinafter defined, shall not constitute a default hereunder nor subject the party so failing to any liability to the other; provided, however, that the party affected by such force majeure shall promptly notify the other of the existence thereof and of its expected duration and the estimated effect thereof upon its ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

Such party shall promptly notify the other party when such force majeure circumstances have ceased to affect its ability to perform its obligations hereunder. The quantity to be delivered hereunder shall be reduced to the extent of the deliveries omitted for such cause or causes, unless both parties agree that the total quantity to be delivered hereunder shall remain unchanged. As used herein, the term force majeure shall mean and include any act of God or the public enemy; accident; explosion; fire;

storm, earthquake, flood, drought; perils of the sea; strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, riots, sabotage, embargo, war (whether or not declared and whether or not the United States is a participant); federal, state or municipal law, regulation, order, license, priority, seizure, requisition, or allocation; failure or delay of transportation; shortage of or inability to obtain supplies, equipment, fuel, or labor; or any other circumstance of a similar or difference nature beyond the reasonable control of the party so failing.

2.0 CHEMICALS REQUIRED

2.1 SODIUM BISULFITE - LIQUID

Approximately 40,000 gallons per year of liquid sodium bisulfite. Deliveries shall be approximately 1,000 to 1,200 gallons per delivery, per week, in bulk, delivered to the Morrisville Wastewater Treatment

Plant located at 95 Riverview Road, Morrisville, PA 19067.

Approximately a 275-gallon, 2500-lb tote delivery, per month to the KTC Wastewater Treatment

Plant located at 1 Sessa Circle, Morrisville, PA 19067, meeting the following requirements:

The unit cost is to be the cost per 100% Sodium Bisulfite by weight.

Product Name Specified

Assay (as NaHSO3) 38% - 40%

Specific Gravity (@60 degrees F) 1.31 – 1.33 pH 3.7 –5.3

Liquid sodium bisulfite is used at the Wastewater Treatment Plants for dechlorination. All deliveries will be made in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.

All hoses, fitting, pumps, etc. necessary to deliver product into "Authority" tanks will be provided by supplier. Vendor is responsible for conformance with applicable state and federal trucking regulations.

Product will remain the property and responsibility of supplier until delivered into the "Authority" storage tanks.

Statements of analysis of product shall be provided with each delivery of product.

The Authority shall provide 48 hours advance notice to the vendor for any change in chemical quantity or cancellation in chemical delivery date to the wastewater plants. The successful bidder must have a minimum of five (5) years in the handling, storage, and delivery of bulk Sodium Bisulfite and shall employ his own personnel including tank truck drivers, who shall have at least five (5) years’ experience in safely delivering bulk Sodium Bisulfite. The successful bidder shall make his own deliveries with his own tank truck equipment and personnel and shall not refer the deliveries of Sodium Bisulfite to a third-party common carrier. The successful bidder shall submit to the "Authority" the location and size of the Sodium

Bisulfite tank truck(s) he owns and has regularly in service.

Each delivery must be accompanied by a bill of lading stating the following information:

Manufacturer of Product

Product Point of Origin

Weight of Amount Delivered

Specific Gravity of Product Delivered

Percent NaHSO3 Concentration of Product Delivered

2.2 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE - LIQUID

Approximately 120,000 gallons per year of Sodium Hypochlorite, 12.5% by weight minimum, 15% by volume minimum. Deliveries shall be approximately 5,200 gallons per delivery, biweekly, in bulk, delivered to the Morrisville Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 95 Riverview Road, Morrisville, PA 19067.

Approximately a 330-gallon, 3,300-lb tote delivery, per month to the KTC Wastewater Treatment

Plant located at 1 Sessa Circle, Morrisville, PA 19067, meeting the following requirements:

Liquid sodium hypochlorite is used at the Wastewater Treatment Plants for disinfection. All deliveries will be made in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.

Sodium hypochlorite shall conform to the latest edition of AWWA B300 Standard for hypochlorites, and the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for the product, manufacturing facility, and packaging. The supplier shall provide an affidavit certifying same with his bid.

All hoses, fitting, pumps, etc. necessary to deliver product into "Authority" tanks will be provided by supplier. Vendor is responsible for conformance with applicable state and federal trucking regulations.

Product will remain the property and responsibility of supplier until delivered into the "Authority" storage tanks.

Statements of analysis of product shall be provided with each delivery of product.

The Authority shall provide 48 hours advance notice to the vendor for any change in chemical quantity or cancellation in chemical delivery date to the wastewater plant. The successful bidder must have a minimum of five (5) years in the handling, storage, and delivery of bulk Sodium Hypochlorite and shall employ his own personnel including tank truck drivers, who shall have at least five (5) years’ experience in safely delivering bulk Sodium Hypochlorite. The successful bidder shall make his own deliveries with his own tank truck equipment and personnel and shall not refer the deliveries of

Sodium Hypochlorite to a third-party common carrier. The successful bidder shall submit to the

"Authority" the location and size of the Sodium Hypochlorite tank truck(s) he owns and has regularly in service.

Each delivery must be accompanied by a bill of lading stating the following information:

Manufacturer of Product

Product Point of Origin

Weight of Amount Delivered

Specific Gravity of Product Delivered

Percent available Chlorine by volume

Percent NaOCL Concentration of Product Delivered by weight

Percent NaOH Concentration of Product Delivered by weight

2.3 HYDRATED LIME

Approximately 155 tons per year of hydrated lime in 50-pound bags, delivered in 20 to 22 ton lots per delivery. Product shall be delivered on returnable pallets only, with tailgate delivery at the

Morrisville Water Filtration Plant located at 405 River Road, Yardley, PA 19067.

The hydrated lime supplied shall be white, dry, finely powdered and free from lumps. Lime shall be suitable for use with mechanical type dry feed equipment, shall meet the latest NSF 60 requirements for the product, manufacturing facility, and packaging. Hydrated lime is used at the Water Filtration

Plant for pH control and coagulation. Hydrated lime shall conform to the latest edition of AWWA

B202, Standard for Quicklime and Hydrated Lime, except as modified herein. The supplier shall provide an affidavit certifying same with his bid.

3.0 EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENTS

a. Should a bidder wish to offer a product other than that specified, certain criteria must be established as to substantiating whether or not the intended substitute is an equal. The bidder shall have the burden of providing sufficient information in addition to the other criteria set forth below to enable the Authority representatives to determine that the proposed item is equivalent or superior to that specified.

b. Proposed product to be bid must conform to all criteria set forth in Sections 2.0 CHEMICALS

REQUIRED. Also, bidder agrees to provide all aspects of service as outlined in these specifications.

d. Bidder must conduct an in-plant trial, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed product. If the results are satisfactory, the Authority will award the contract retroactive to the date of the start of testing; if the results are unsuccessful, all costs for product, service and testing shall be borne by the bidder for this period and the service discontinued. The Authority will then evaluate the second low bidder in similar fashion or contract with the specified chemical/supplier.

e. Bidder's proposed equivalent will be REJECTED unless the bidder submits a written narrative explanation, specifically comparing the features and performance of the equivalent with the features and performance of the specified item along with the manufacturer's technical specifications.

f. Based upon the submission of the requested information and the results of the in-plant trial, the Authority will provide the sole decision as to product equality.

(TO BE COMPLETED AFTER AWARD)

E. FORM OF AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made the day of ___________________________________ in the year Two Thousand and Twenty SIX, by and between ______________________________

, hereinafter called the Contractor, and

The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville, hereinafter called the Owner, WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Owner for the considerations named, agreed as follows:

ARTICLE I - Scope of Work: The Contractor shall furnish all of the materials and perform all of the work as described in the Specifications entitled:

THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH OF MORRISVILLE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

And prepared by The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville and shall do everything required by the Agreement and the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE II - The Contract Documents Consist of the Following:

A. Notice

B. Instruction to Bidders

C. Form of Proposal

D. Form of Guaranty

1. General Conditions

2. Chemicals Required

3. Equivalency Requirements

E. Form of Agreement

F. Contract Bond

This Agreement form, together with these documents form the Contract and they are as fully a part of the Contract as if hereto attached or herein represented.

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ARTICLE III – Withdrawal of Bids

No bidder may withdraw their bid unless the request is made in writing and received by the Owner prior to the time set for bid opening. After bid opening, no bidder may withdraw their bid within the time period indicated under "ADVERTISEMENT." Requests for withdrawal of bids after bid opening due to clerical error shall be made in accordance with the Pennsylvania Procurement Code, Title 62, Section

512(f).

ARTICLE IV - Time of Completion

The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced on a date to be specified in a written order by the Owner and shall be fully completed within 72 hours of Notification to the Chemical Supplier.

ARTICLE V - The Contract Sum:

The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the performance of the Contract, subject to additions and deductions provided therein, in current funds, the unit and/or lump sum prices, bid by Contractor, as indicated on attached certified TABULATION OF BIDS.

ARTICLE VI - Failure to Complete Work on Time:

For each day so certified, the Contractor shall credit the Owner the sum of $500 dollars for each and every calendar day that the Contractor is in default in completing the work within the time specified.

This sum if agreed upon as liquidated damages which the Owner shall suffer by reason of such default.

ARTICLE VII - Payment to Contractor

The Owner shall make payments on account to the Contract as provided herein under the GENERAL

AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

ARTICLE VIII - Acceptance and Final Payment as Release:

The acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of final payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the OWNER of all claims and all liability to the CONTRACTOR other than claims in stated amounts as may be specially excepted by the CONTRACTOR for all things done or furnished in connection with this WORK and for every act and neglect of the OWNER and others relating to or arising out of this WORK. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the CONTRACTOR or his sureties from any obligations under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or the Performance BONDS.

This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in (*Triplicate) each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written.

*Number of Copies

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OWNER:

The Municipal Authority of the

Borough of Morrisville

BY _

NAME John J. Warenda, Jr.

(Please Type or Print)

TITLE Executive Director

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

NAME

CONTRACTOR:

BY

ADDRESS

ATTEST:

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(TO BE COMPLETED AFTER AWARD)

(By Bonding Company)

F. CONTRACT BOND -

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That, we, the undersigned, . As Principal, and

, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of , as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the The Municipal Authority of the Borough of

Morrisville (hereinafter Owner) as hereinafter set forth, in the full and just several sums of:

(a) (One hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract)

Dollars ($ ), for faithful PERFORMANCE of the Contract as designated hereinafter, in Paragraph "A";

lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the said Owner, or its agents, to which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

Sealed with our respective seals and dates this day of , 20 26 .

WHEREAS, the above bounden Principal has entered into a Contract with the said Owner, dated the day of , 20 26 , for upon certain terms and conditions in said Contract more particularly mentioned; and;

*Only bonds from companies licensed to do business in the State where the Owner is located will be accepted and the bond shall so state same.

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WHEREAS, it is one of the conditions of the award of the Owner that these presents be executed.

NOW, THEREFORE, the joint and several conditions of this obligation are such:

A. That is the above bounden principal as Contractor shall well and faithfully do and perform the things agreed by him to be done and performed according to the terms of said Contract and all relating documents thereto and made a part of said contract, including the specifications therein referred to and made part thereof, and such alterations as may be made in said specifications as therein provided, and which are hereby made part of this bond the same as though they were set forth herein, and shall indemnify and save harmless the said Owner and all of its officers, agents and employees from any expenses incurred through the failure of said Contractor to complete the work as specified and for any damages growing out of the manner of performance of said Contract by said Contractor or his subcontractors, or his or their agents or servants, including patent, trademark and copyright infringements, then this part of this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect, as though it was provided for and in compliance with the Act No. 385 of the 1967 Session of the Legislature.

It is further agreed that any alterations which may be made in the terms of the Contract or in the work to be done or materials to be furnished or labor to be supplied or performed under it or the giving by the Owner of an extension of time for the performance of the Contract or any other forbearance on the part of either the Owner or the Principal to the other shall not in any way release the Principal and the Surety or Sureties, or either or any of them, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, from their liability hereunder, notice to the Surety or Sureties of any such alterations, extension or forbearance being hereby waived.

The Principal and Surety hereby jointly and severally agree with the obligee herein that every person, co-person, co-partner, association or corporation who, whether as subcontractor or otherwise has furnished material or supplied or performed labor in prosecution of the work as above provided and who has not been paid therefor, within 90 days after the day on which any such claimant performed that last of such labor or furnished the last of the materials for which he claims payment may sue in assumpsit on this bond in his own name and prosecute the same to final judgment for such sum or sums as may be justly due him, them or it and have execution on the judgment; provided, however, that the Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expense of any such suit.

Recovery by any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who, whether as subcontractor otherwise, has furnished material or supplied or performed labor in prosecution of the work as above provided and has not been paid therefor, within 90 days after the day on which any such claimant performed the last of such labor or furnished the last of the materials for which he claims payment may sue in assumpsit on this bond in his own name and prosecute the same to final judgment for such sum or sums as may be justly due him, them or it and have execution on the judgment provided, however, that the Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any such suit.

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The right of a claimant who is a subcontractor of a subcontractor of the Principal who has no contractual relationship express or implied, with the Principal may bring an action on this bond, as herein provided, only if he has given written notice in accordance with Act 385 of the 1967 Session of the Pennsylvania Legislature to the Principal within 90 days from the date on which the claimant performed the last of the labor or furnished the last of the materials for which he claims payment, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the person for whom the work was performed or to whom the material was furnished.

Recovery by any person, co-partnership, association or corporation hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of the Act No. 385 of the 1967 Session of the Pennsylvania Legislature to the same extent as if said provisions were fully incorporated in the bond.

It is further agreed that in accordance with Section 6 Act No. 385 of 1967 Session of the

Pennsylvania Legislature, that the Owner shall supply a certified copy of his Bond and the Contract set forth above, to any person filing an affidavit that he has a claim hereunder, is a defendant on a claim hereunder, or is the surety, upon payment of a certification fee to the Owner. Any action commenced on or arising from this Bond shall not be a bar to any subsequent actions that may arise as a result of the Contract set forth above, or otherwise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have duly executed this bond under seal the day and year first above written.

Witness:

BY (SEAL)

(Principal-Individual)

(Attorney-in-fact)

(Principal-Partnership)

Witness:

(Surety)

(Attorney-in-fact)

Attest:

(Principal-Corporation)

(Secretary)

(President)

(CORPORATE SEAL)

Attest:

(Surety) (Attorney-in-fact)

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