ITB 26-16_May_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-16) is issued by the Town of Groton, Connecticut, for the removal and disposal of fats, oils, grease, and grit from the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF). The scope of work includes grit removal from two grit chambers twice per year, grease removal from one wet well at least once per year, and combined grit and grease removal from twelve town-wide pump stations, with nine stations serviced annually and three stations serviced twice annually. All removed materials must be disposed of at contractor-identified off-site locations, with work coordinated with the Town's Water Pollution Control Department with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice and scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sealed bids are due by 2:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026, submitted to the Purchasing Office at 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340. The contract is effective from the date of award through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options specified. The bidding period opened April 1, 2026.

Bid proposals must include equipment volume capacity, a per-day charge for equipment and crew, disposal charges per ton for dewatered grit and grease/sewer water, disposal locations, and three client references. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, safety gear, and confined space entry equipment in compliance with OSHA standards with a minimum two-person crew and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), auto liability ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation at statutory limits. The Town of Groton is tax-exempt and will not pay bid bonds or performance bonds (both at 0 percent). Payment shall be made within 30 days of 100 percent delivery and acceptance of satisfactory services on a Free On Board Destination basis. Local vendor preference applies whereby a qualified local vendor submitting a price no more than 5 percent higher than the lowest bid may be awarded the contract if they match the lowest price and provide local status documentation. All vendors are eligible to respond; no incumbent vendors, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific contract values have been disclosed. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and may award the contract in whole or in part. Inquiries should be directed to Karl Klein at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov.