2526-24_Jun_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document #2526-24 is issued by the Town of Cheshire, Connecticut, for the supply and delivery of wastewater treatment chemicals to the Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant located at 1325 Cheshire Street. The procurement seeks competitive bids for wastewater treatment chemicals, including 15% sodium hypochlorite solution (approximately 2,000 gallons annually) and ferric chloride, for a twelve-month contract period running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The bid submission period runs from May 20, 2026, at 9:30 AM EDT through June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, with sealed bids due at Cheshire Town Hall, Room 213, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. A mandatory pre-bid conference is required for all potential bidders, with details to be posted on the Town's website at www.cheshirect.org. Vendor questions may be submitted from May 20, 2026, at 9:45 AM EDT through June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The preliminary notice of award is anticipated for June 24, 2026, with contract execution targeted for July 1, 2026.

Pricing shall be quoted per gallon or ton as indicated on the Bid Form, with all prices representing delivered costs inclusive of labor, equipment, and applicable fuel surcharges under Free On Board Destination terms. Bidders must submit one original, one copy, and one electronic copy on USB drive. A bid security equal to at least 5% of the bid amount is required for contracts exceeding $50,000, and performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount are required prior to contract execution. All deliveries must occur within forty-eight hours of order placement unless exempted by the using agency. The Town intends to award the contract to the lowest qualified responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria including contractor responsibility, qualifications, compliance with laws, and past performance; however, the Town reserves the right to reject all bids or select the bidder deemed to be in the Town's best interest. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise programs are identified. The successful bidder must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements, workers' compensation provisions, and occupational safety and health standards applicable to public works projects.