37413_Jul_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Killingly, Connecticut for sodium bisulfite delivery services to the Killingly Water Pollution Control Facility (KWPCF). The Town seeks sealed proposals from qualified contractors to deliver approximately 1,000 gallons per shipment, with estimated total annual consumption of 2,000 gallons. The solicitation opened June 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT, with a deadline for vendor questions by July 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT and proposal submission by July 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Office of the Town Engineer, Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street. A site walk is available upon request through Joseph Couture, Assistant Facility Superintendent. 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 provides 60 days' written notice of termination prior to expiration.

The product must meet specifications of 38% ± 1% sodium bisulfite concentration by weight, be manufactured within 60 days of delivery, carry NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, and be accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis. Delivery is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with delivery terms on a Free On Board Destination basis. Bidders must submit separate line-item pricing for routine scheduled deliveries (per gallon including transportation and handling), emergency after-hours deliveries (within four hours of request), and ancillary charges. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in bulk chemical delivery, maintain current HAZMAT endorsements for all drivers, and provide at least three references from comparable municipal facilities. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million each occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million per accident), pollution liability ($1 million per claim/$2 million aggregate), and workers' compensation coverage. The Town has committed to affirmative action in ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.