2526-24_Jun_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document 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 a twelve-month supply contract period running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with chemicals including 15% sodium hypochlorite solution (approximately 2,000 gallons annually) and ferric chloride. The bidding period opens May 20, 2026, at 9:30 AM EDT with sealed bids due by 11:00 AM EDT on June 10, 2026, at Cheshire Town Hall, Room 213, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. Vendor questions may be submitted from May 20, 2026, at 9:45 AM EDT through June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. 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. The preliminary notice of award is anticipated for June 24, 2026, with contract execution targeted for July 1, 2026.

All pricing shall be quoted per gallon or ton as indicated on the Bid Form, with prices representing delivered costs inclusive of labor, equipment, and applicable fuel surcharges under Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Bid quantities are approximate only based on estimates from using agencies, with the Town paying only for quantities actually ordered and delivered. 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. Bidders must submit one original, one copy, and one electronic copy on USB drive. 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. 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. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.