CURB_BOXES_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

This is a manufacturers' affidavit of compliance document for curb boxes submitted in support of the Town of Manchester, Connecticut's solicitation for waterworks and sewerage supplies. The Town is procuring comprehensive repair parts for its municipal water and sewer infrastructure, including curb boxes among numerous other components such as fire hydrants, manhole frames and covers, valve boxes, gate valves, copper tubing, ductile iron fittings, and PVC pipe and fittings. Bidders are required to submit pricing on a per-unit basis with lead times specified in calendar days following order receipt. The solicitation requires manufacturers' affidavits of compliance for specified product categories including curb boxes, with submission of proper affidavits being mandatory to avoid bid disqualification. Questions must be submitted by March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bids due electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal by March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM; virtual bid opening will occur the same day at 11:00 AM via Zoom. The contract term runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028, with options to extend for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement.

All bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract term and are not subject to increase due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed after bid submission; prices cannot be withdrawn for 90 days following bid opening. The Town of Manchester is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax, which must be excluded from all bid prices. Bidders may propose approved equal alternatives for certain product categories, and the Town reserves the right to award by item, total, or group as it determines to be in its best interest. The solicitation contains no information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges; however, estimated line item quantities typically range from 5 to 20 units per item and provide guidance for potential award values. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organizational categories are identified in the solicitation.