ACTIFLOW_POLYMER_RE-BID.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

24/25-65

ACTIFLOW POLYMER RE-BID

Town of Manchester

Lincoln Center

Manchester, CT 06040

RELEASE DATE: March 28, 2025

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: April 4, 2025

RESPONSE DEADLINE: April 8, 2025, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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Town of Manchester

INVITATION TO BID

24/25-65

ACTIFLOW POLYMER RE-BID

I. Introduction II. Instructions to Bidders

III. Insurance and Indemnification Requirements IV. Standard Instructions for Supplies, Materials & Equipment V. Project Details

VI. Vendor Submissions VII. Pricing Table

Invitation To Bid #24/25-65 Title: ACTIFLOW POLYMER RE-BID

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

The Town of Manchester is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to supply polymer for the Town's

Actiflow unit at a low cost, for use in the Water and Sewer Department, on an as-needed basis.

The objective is to obtain a pool of one or more suppliers that are pre-qualified by the Town, from which polymer, meeting the specifications defined in this bid, may be ordered as needed.

If multiple suppliers are pre-qualified, when a delivery is needed, the Town will request a quote from each pre-qualified supplier, and a Purchase Order will be placed with the vendor that best meets the needs of the Town at that time. Considerations will include first and foremost the lowest bid price, as well as delivery time, performance and availability of specified product.

1.2. Contact Information

Cora Narracci

Purchasing Agent

494 Main Street

Purchasing Division

Manchester, CT 06040

Email: cnarracci@manchesterct.gov

Phone: (860) 647-3033

Department:

Water and Sewer

Department Head:

Shannon Miles

Chief Administrative Officer

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date March 28, 2025

Question Submission Deadline April 4, 2025, 4:00pm mailto:cnarracci@manchesterct.gov tel:(860)647-3033

Bid Opening Date and Time April 8, 2025, 11:00am

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2. Instructions to Bidders

2.1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, sealed proposals will be received not later than the date and time set forth above, for furnishing the commodities and/or services listed herein.

Proposals must be executed in accordance with and subject to instructions and specifications contained herein.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal Order

11246. By submitting the Proposal for this bid, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town, and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully.

2.2. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION

Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Specifications and bid forms must be obtained online at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com). The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain bid packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through the Town of Manchester’s OpenGov portal.

Bids may be received up to the deadline date and time listed in the solicitation documents, via the

Town’s e-Procurement Portal. The Town e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The

Town of Manchester strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement

Addenda Notification: Bidders are required to register for an account via the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com).

Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the Town’s e-Procurement Portal. Please note any deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service.

The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester

Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING

These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester pursuant to Section 5-22 of the Town Charter. They are standard for all competitive bidding proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for contracts of all types where labor, materials, and necessary equipment to complete work is to be furnished to the Town, where the Town is to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment, where the Town is to sell surplus materials and equipment, or where the Town is to sell real estate. These rules and regulations shall be binding upon all prospective bidders and the Town of Manchester.

2.4. GENERAL RULES

1. The Purchasing Authority may delete or modify any of the instructions to bidders for a particular proposal, indicating such change in the appropriate section of the proposal documents. The Purchasing

Authority may insert special instructions in any special contracts which are subject to competitive bidding.

2. The proposal is signed by the bidder with full knowledge of, and agreement with, the general specifications, conditions, and requirements of this bid. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and

Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase or service, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions, and conditions.

3. The Town has transitioned to electronic bidding. Vendors should submit solicitation responses electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Vendors will be asked to register and should do so prior to submitting bid documents.

4.This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

5. Bid prices may not be withdrawn by bidder for 90 days after bid opening.

6. Proposals received later than the time and date specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of bids received later than the time and date set for bid opening will not be considered.

7. All bids shall be opened via a virtual meeting link posted and read aloud. All bids shall be tabulated and copies of said tabulation shall be posted on the website

8. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut.

9. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Federal Excise Tax exemption certificates, if requested, will be furnished.

10. The Bidder, where applicable, shall insert/include the price per stated unit and extend a total price for each item. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. The total cost shall be the sum of the extended prices.

11. Bidders shall, where applicable, submit terms for payment in spaces provided in the proposal form, showing the amount of cash discount which shall apply to bid prices when paid within the stated number of days in the proposal.

12. All inquiries shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the bid documents and shall be requested via the online portal Q&A. All information given by the Town other than through the

OpenGov portal shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any bidder or prospective bidder against the Town.

12A. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technical defects and to make such awards including accepting a bid, although not the low bid, as it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any other company owned in whole or in part by any officer(s) of the bidder, is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees owed to the Town. The Town reserves the right to require a disclosure statement from the bidder listing the name(s) of all officers of the company.

12B. In the event the Town determines that a contractor is delinquent in any payment due the Town, then the Town may offset the delinquent amount due to the Town against the sums owed the contractor.

13. The Town of Manchester may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to discharge a contract. The bidder shall furnish the Town with all such information and data as may be required for that purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder fails to satisfactorily convince the Town that he is properly qualified by experience and facilities to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work called for herein, or if the bid is conditional in nature.

14. Except where otherwise provided, a contract between the Town and a successful bidder shall consist of the Invitation to Bid, Specifications, Plans, Bid including Proposal form and these Rules and

Regulations. Acceptance by the Town may be by purchase order for the portion of the work awarded to a contractor.

15. All Invitations to Bid shall be publicly advertised in a newspaper having a general circulation within the Town of Manchester, Connecticut.

16. Bids shall be made available on the Town of Manchester Purchasing Web Site via the Bidding site.

17. Alternate bids shall not be accepted unless otherwise specified in the bid documents.

18. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any bid or bids submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation of collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty, or damages.

19. In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, the bidder must make it’s protest in writing identify the protesting party and the bid number, title and shall include a factual summary of the basis of the protest including any documents that shall be considered and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the Town of Manchester Purchasing

Office, within FIVE (5) business days after the award decision.

20. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Authority and shall be attended by the Purchasing Authority or their designee and such other persons as the Purchasing

Department and the Town Manager shall require attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The Town shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and notify protesting bidder.

21. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the Town, they must first fully comply with all of these Rules and Regulations, including those which have been changed by the

Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein.

22. Except for special instructions inserted in special contracts by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein, in the event of any conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the terms and conditions of any document these Rules and Regulations shall prevail.

23. The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.

24. All Awards shall be made by the Purchasing Authority.

2.5. Bid Opening Information

Bid responses will be received by 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Bid openings will be held virtually through Zoom.

ZOOM meeting instructions are as identified in the Introduction Section above.

The virtual bid opening will be exactly the same as a regular bid opening – Purchasing staff will open the bids and read the results out loud. Results are not final until reviewed, tabulations compiled and then posted/distributed to participants. In addition, the requesting department will recommend an award after a complete review of the submissions.

3. Insurance and Indemnification Requirements

3.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Within ten (10) business days of the award or notice, or prior to the start of work, whichever comes first, the contractor will provide, pay for, and maintain in full force and effect the insurance outlined here for coverage’s at not less than the prescribed minimum limits of liability. Such coverage is to remain in force during the life of the contract and for such additional time as may be required, and will cover the contractor/ independent insured’s activities, those of any and all subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents, or employees.

A.

Certificates of Insurance: The contractor will give the owner a certificate of insurance completed by a duly authorized representative of their insurer certifying that at least the minimum coverage’s required here are in effect and specifying that the liability coverage’s are written on an occurrence (or claims-made where applicable) form and that the coverage’s will not be canceled, non-renewed, or materially changed by endorsement or through issuance of other policy(ies) of insurance without sixty (60) days advance written notice to the Purchasing Division. Failure of the owner to demand such certificate or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of the owner to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of the contractor’s obligation to maintain such insurance. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents, or employees.

B.

Insurer Qualification: All insurance will be provided through companies authorized to do business in the

State of Connecticut and considered acceptable by the owner. Insurance Companies shall maintain a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-/VIII.

C.

Additional Insured: The policy or policies providing insurance as required, with the exception of professional liability and workers’ compensation, will defend and include the owner, directors, officers, representatives, agents and employees, and where applicable owner’s architects or engineers, as additional insureds on a primary and noncontributory basis for work performed under or incidental to this contract.

D.

Retroactive Date and Extended Reporting Period: Coverage, whether written on a claims made or occurrence basis, shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the

Work until date of final payment and then extended for an additional three (3) years from date of final payment.

If any insurance required here is to be issued or renewed on a Claims Made form as opposed to an

Occurrence form, the retroactive Date for coverage will be no later than the commencement date of the project. The Claims Made form will have an Extended Reporting Period of three years from the date of project completion. All Claims made policies cancelled or non-renewed and not replaced by a subsequent claims made policy will have an Extended Reporting period of three years from the date of cancellation or non-renewal.

E.

Subcontractors’ Insurance: The contractor will require each subcontractor hired by and/or employed by contractor to purchase and maintain insurance of the types specified below. When requested by the owner, the contractor will furnish copies of certificates of insurance evidencing coverage for each subcontractor.

F.

Waiver of Subrogation: The contractor/subcontractor will purchase required insurance policies that shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation and all rights of recovery in favor of the Town, its officers, officials, agents and employees. The contractor will require of subcontractors, by appropriate written agreements, similar waivers each in favor of all parties enumerated in this section.

G.

Indemnification/Defense/Hold Harmless: To the extent provided by law, the contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the owner, officers, officials, agents and employees, and if applicable, the engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney’s fees of counsel selected by the owner, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work and /or the supplying of materials, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor/ insured, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not they are caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.

3.2. INSURANCE LIMITS AND COVERAGE:

A.

To the extent applicable, the amounts and types of insurance will conform to the minimum terms, conditions, and coverages of Insurance Services Office (ISO) policies, forms, and endorsements.

B.

If the contractor has self-insured retention’s or deductibles under any of the following minimum required coverage’s, the contractor must identify on the certificate of insurance the nature and amount of such self-insured retention’s or deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All self-insured retentions or deductibles will be the contractor/ independent insured’s sole responsibility.

C.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance: With respect to all operations the Contractor performs and all those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry

Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the State of Connecticut.

Employer’s Liability insurance shall be provided in amounts not less than:

• $500,000 per accident for bodily injury by accident,

• $500,000 policy limit by disease; and

• $500,000 per employee for bodily injury by disease.

D.

Commercial General Liability Insurance: With respect to the operations the Contractor performs and also those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry, Commercial General Liability insurance, including Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations, Broad Form Property Damage and Independent Contractors in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit, per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate. Owner shall be included as additional insured. Per project aggregate to apply.

Notes:

•If underground work is to be undertaken, each policy shall have coverage for and exclusions removed for “Explosion, Collapse and Underground” (“XCU”) hazards.

•Should blasting be required, all necessary permits for the use of explosives shall be obtained by the contractor or insured from the Fire Marshall.

E.

Automobile Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,0000 combined single accident, covering the operation of all motor vehicles, including those hired or borrowed, that are used in connection with the Project for all damages arising out of bodily injury to or death of all persons and/or injury to or destruction of property. This policy shall not be subject to an annual aggregate limitation.

F. Umbrella/Excess Coverage: contractor shall purchase and maintain umbrella/excess liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate, covering all lines of insurance required by this contract. This coverage is required to sit above the underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer Liability part of the Workers Compensation policies. Depending on the scope and size of risk of the work to be performed, higher limits of coverage may be required.

G.

Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability Insurance for and in the Name of the Town and/or State:

With respect to the Contractor’s operations and also those of its subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, for and on behalf of the Town and/or State for each accident or occurrence resulting in damages from bodily injury to or death of persons and/or injury to or destruction of property, with a minimum of

$1,000,000 per occurrence.

Other Insurance Coverage That May Be Required:

• Professional Liability: Not less than $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years following its termination. This insurance requirement applies when a contractor has a professional designation or license and/or is providing professional services.

The minimum limit for architects and engineers is $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate and may be increased depending upon the nature of the services to be provided to Owner.

• Cyber Risk Insurance: Not less than $1,000,000 per cyber incident to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years following its termination. This insurance requirement applies when a third party will be using, storing, or accessing private, confidential or protected information.

• Environmental Liability: Not less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. This insurance requirement applies when a contractor will be performing environmental clean-up work

(decontamination/remediation), will be working with hazardous substance or waste, or may have similar such exposures while performing work under the proposed agreement. Higher limits of environmental liability coverage may be required depending upon the scope of work.

** Exceptions to the above requirements are subject to the sole discretion of the Town of Manchester

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4. Standard Instructions for Supplies, Materials & Equipment

These instructions are standard for all proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment. The Town of Manchester may delete, supersede, or modify any of these standard instructions for a proposal by indicating such change in the section headed

“Special Instructions to Bidders.”

1. Unless otherwise stated, deliveries must consist of new merchandise.

2. Prices quoted shall be net delivered prices to the Town.

3. The Town may withhold acceptance of, or reject any merchandise which found, upon examination, not to meet the specifications’ requirements. When rejected, it shall be removed by the Contractor

(vendor) within ten (10) days after notification of rejection.

4. When the schedule indicates that an item to be purchased is to be specified, or equal, the bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard. Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the Town’s bid standard. If a bidder fails to name a substitute, the specified item must be furnished.

5. Bidders agree to comply with all of the latest Federal and State safety standards and regulations and certify that all items furnished in this bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages assessed against the Town as a result of the bidder’s failure to comply with said Standards and/or Regulations.

6. The Town reserves the right to make an award by item, total or by group, as may be in the best interest of the Town. If a Bidder desires to bid on an “all or nothing” basis, he shall so indicate on the bid schedule and the Town reserves the right to make an award as may be in the best interest of the Town.

7. The Bidder shall pay all royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Town of Manchester harmless from loss on account thereof except that the Town of Manchester shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular manufacturer, product, or process is specified by the Town of Manchester.

5. Project Details

5.1. ACTIFLOW POLYMER

The Town of Manchester is soliciting bids for polymer for the Town's Actiflow unit.

5.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ACTIFLOW POLYMER

The Town will accept bid proposals for Hydrex 3750 as provided by Veolia Water Solutions &

Technologies or an approved equivalent product. The product must meet or exceed the Hydrex 3750 products performance.

If bidding an alternate product, the vendor shall indicate on the proposal, and shall provide, upon request, a product sample of at least 55 gallons for pilot testing which will be performed prior to award.

The town will pay vendor for the sample product.

It will be the responsibility of the Water & Sewer Department staff to determine if an alternate product is considered equal to the Hydrex product specified.

Product shall be free of lumps/clumps and mixed thoroughly. The product shall not cause visible white clumps in the final process and be easily dispersed to perform its intended purpose.

Any alternate product that the Town may consider to be an equal to the Hydrex 3750 product, must not contain any contaminants.

Product Specifications for Hydrex 3750

Physical Form: White emulsion

Density: 0.98 – 1.08 g/ml

Odor: Slight petroleum

Boiling Point: Greater than 100oC (212oF)

Product pH: 6.0 – 7.5 in a 0.5% aqueous solution

Viscosity: 500 – 1800 cps

Shelf Life: 6 months if stored in temperatures above 5oC and below 35oC

5.3. TOTES

The product will be provided in 275 gallon totes. Each delivery will consist of two totes for a total of 550 gallons.

The Town will not pay tote deposits. Empty totes can be picked up at time of next delivery or awarded vendor can make other arrangements for pickup.

The Town will not pay shipping costs for totes shipped back to the supplier for contaminated or non-compliant totes.

There will be no cost to the Town for return of empty totes.

5.4. 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 estimate effect thereof upon its ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

Such party shall promptly notify the other when such force majeure circumstance has 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, was

(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 circumstance of a similar or different nature beyond the reasonable control of the party so failing.

5.5. DELIVERY

Bid price must include ground delivery to the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility (HRWPCF) at 120 Thrall Road, Manchester, CT.

For all shipments, vendor shall notify the Water & Sewer Dispatcher at (860) 647-3201 twenty-four (24) hours before arrival.

Deliveries will be accepted between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Town staff will unload the totes with a forklift.

The Town will not pay additional fees for freight or for surcharges, including but not limited to fuel or energy.

The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract upon receipt of any material delivered pursuant to this agreement which fails to conform to the specifications contained herein or fails to meet minimum performance and/or quality standards.

All shipments shall include a certificate of analysis of the lot of chemical delivered.

Deliveries must be made within seven (7) days after receipt of order.

Delivery is of prime importance and may be a factor in awarding this bid.

Please specify your delivery time in the Vendor Submissions section.

5.6. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OR SAFETY DATA SHEET

Bidders shall submit with their bids the required product data, analytical data and a Material Safety Data

Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the polymer they are bidding in the Vendor Submissions section.

5.7. DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED

Bidders may upload documents in the Vendor Submissions section.

Product and Analytical Data

MSDS or SDS for the polymer being bid.

Statement or evidence that the polymer complies with requirements as stated in the bid specifications.

Application information

Statement of Materials Compatibility

5.8. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

Please provide your emergency telephone number that will be answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in Vendor Submissions section.

5.9. QUANTITY

Quantities indicated are estimated only and are based on past experience. The Town is not bound by the quantities indicated in the bid.

In previous years, the HRWPCF used five (5) totes of polymer for a total of 1,375 gallons (equal to 2,315 lbs.). This is an approximation only and is not a guarantee of future orders to be placed which will be determined by need and budgetary limitations.

5.10. CONTRACT TERM

The term of the contract shall be from Date of Award up to and including March 31, 2026.

The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.

5.11. CONTRACT EXTENSION

The contract contains an option to extend on an annual basis beyond its original term for 4 additional one year periods.

The extension of the contract shall be at the same terms and conditions and upon mutual agreement between the Town and the Contractor, made approximately four (4) months prior to the date the contract is due to expire.

5.12. CONTRACT PRICE ESCALATION ADJUSTMENT

Price adjustment shall be made on the following basis:

Increase

The price revision shall apply to materials only.

If the contract price of the material required under the contract increases due to an industry change resulting in a price increase, the price of the material may be revised only to the extent necessary. Any price revision shall not exceed the amount of the actual increase in the material or component of the material. The contractor must present proof of such price increase as verified by the manufacturers written notice of increase.

No further price revision will be permitted within the succeeding ninety (90) days from the date of the price increase.

If there are more than three (3) price revisions in any given contract term, then the Town reserves the right to deny an additional increase.

Decrease

If there is a decrease in the cost of the material or component thereof, then the cost of the material or component thereof, shall be reduced accordingly.

6. Vendor Submissions

6.1. Bid Requirements*

Did you read through the entire solicitation and confirm that you met all of the bid requirements therein?

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6.2. Addenda *

This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.3. Document Uploads

Please upload any required information in this section.

6.4. Vendor Information *

Please provide your Company Name

Your Company Address

Your Company's FEIN Number

Your Company's System Award Management Number (SAM)

Your Company's State Contractor License Number (if applicable)

Main Contact Name and Title

Telephone Number

Email Address

*Response required

6.5. Have you completed and uploaded the Living Wage Certification? If the form is in the attachments section, then you must complete it and submit it with your bid.*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6.6. Please provide the full name and email address of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful bidder.*

*Response required

6.7. Please confirm that you have submitted the Product and Analytical Data* *Response required

6.8. Please confirm that you have submitted MSDS OR SDS for the polymer being bid.*

*Response required

6.9. Please confirm that you have submitted statement or evidence that the polymer complies with requirements as stated in the bid specifications.*

*Response required

6.10. Please confirm that you have submitted application information.* *Response required

6.11. Please confirm that you have submitted a statement of materials compatibility.*

*Response required

6.12. Delivery is of prime importance and may be a factor in awarding this bid.

Deliveries must be made within seven (7) days after receipt of order. Please specify your delivery time.*

*Response required

6.13. Please provide your emergency telephone number that will be answered 24 hours per day, 7 day per week.*

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7. Pricing Table

HYDREX 3750 ACTIFLOW POLYMER OR APPROVED EQUAL

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

1 HYDREX 3750

ACTIFLOW POLYMER

OR APPROVED EQUAL

IN 275 GALLON TOTE.

PROVIDE PRICE PER

GALLON

1,375 GALLON

TOTAL