37408_Jul_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Town of Killingly, Connecticut for polyaluminum chloride delivery services to the Killingly Water Pollution Control Facility (KWPCF). The Town seeks sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide approximately 4,000 gallons of polyaluminum chloride annually in shipments of roughly 1,000 gallons each. The proposal submission period runs from June 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT through July 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, with a vendor question submission deadline of July 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. A site walk is available upon request by contacting Joseph Couture, Assistant Facility Superintendent, at wpcf@killinglyct.gov or (860) 779-5392. The initial contract term begins July 1, 2026 for 12 months with options for up to two additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement, provided either party gives 60 days' written notice of termination.

Bidders must submit pricing on a per-gallon basis for routine delivery and separate pricing for emergency delivery services (required within two to four hours of notification), with delivery limited to 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. except in bona fide emergencies. The delivered product must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, contain 18% ± 1% Al2O3 by weight, and be manufactured within 60 days of delivery. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in bulk chemical delivery, maintain current HAZMAT endorsements for all personnel, provide general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, pollution liability coverage of $1,000,000 per claim, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Connecticut law. Bidders must submit a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit and notarized references from at least three comparable municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities. Delivery terms are FOB Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.