CURB_BOXES_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

This is a manufacturers' affidavit of compliance document for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut's waterworks and sewerage supplies procurement. The affidavit pertains to curb boxes, one of several product categories required for the municipal water and sewer system repair parts solicitation. The Town of Manchester is accepting competitive bids for a comprehensive range of infrastructure components including fire hydrants, manhole frames and covers, valve boxes, curb boxes, copper tubing, ductile iron fittings and pipe, PVC pipe and fittings, and related supplies, with item quantities ranging from 5 to 20 units per line item. The question submission deadline is March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and bids are due electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal by March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with virtual bid opening occurring 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.

Bidders must submit per-unit pricing for each line item and specify lead times in calendar days after order receipt. Manufacturers' affidavits of compliance are required for designated product categories, including curb boxes, with failure to provide proper affidavits potentially resulting in bid disqualification. All bid prices must remain firm during the contract term and are not subject to increase due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed after bid submission; prices may not be withdrawn for 90 days following bid opening. The Town of Manchester is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax, which must not be included in bid prices. The solicitation permits approved equal alternatives for certain items, allowing bidders to propose substitute products meeting equivalent specifications. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed; however, the estimated quantities for individual line items provide guidance for potential award values. The Town reserves the right to award by item, total, or group as it deems in its best interest.