FIRE_HYDRANT_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT_(3).pdf

This is a manufacturers' affidavit of compliance document for fire hydrants submitted to the Town of Manchester, Connecticut in support of a competitive bid for waterworks and sewerage supplies. The affidavit serves as certification that the fire hydrants proposed by the bidder meet the specifications and requirements established by the Town for this procurement. The document is a required submission element for bid qualification, as bidders must provide manufacturers' affidavits of compliance for fire hydrants along with several other product categories including manhole frames and covers, mechanical joint retainer glands, valve boxes, curb boxes, copper tubing, and PVC pipe and fittings. The overall procurement solicits repair parts for the municipal water and sewer system with a contract term from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028, with options to extend for three additional one-year periods. Question submissions closed on March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and bids were due electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal by March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with virtual bid opening scheduled for the same date and time via Zoom.

Bidders are required to submit pricing on a per-unit basis for each line item and specify lead times in calendar days after receipt of order. All bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract term and are not subject to increase due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date. Prices may not be withdrawn for 90 days after bid opening.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 identifies specific manufacturers for various product categories while permitting approved equal alternatives for certain items. The Town reserves the right to award by item, total, or group as it deems in its best interest, and no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organizational categories have been identified. No budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.