NH78 Legal Ad.pdf

This is a legal advertisement for a sealed bid invitation issued by the Town of Killingly, Connecticut Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for the procurement of acetal material chain, shear pin sprockets, and chain take-up assemblies for the Town's Water Pollution Control Facility. The solicitation seeks equipment supply and delivery only. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Office of the Town Engineer located at Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street, Killingly, Connecticut 06239, with public bid opening to follow immediately thereafter in the Town Meeting Room. The vendor question and answer period runs from March 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT through April 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with inquiries directed to David Capacchione at 860-779-5360 or dcapacchione@killinglyct.gov. The contract term is 150 consecutive calendar days from first execution, with equipment delivery required within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Bid documents, specifications, and contract documents are available for review at the Office of the Town Engineer during normal business hours or online through the Town of Killingly website at https://www.killingly.org/finance/pages/bids-and-rfps or the CTSource website at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/ctsource.

Bidders must submit a completed proposal form, a 10% bid bond or certified check, a non-collusion affidavit, three municipal or utility references, and documentation demonstrating compliance with all specifications. Payment is due 100% upon delivery, satisfactory inspection, and final Town acceptance. The Town of Killingly is exempt from Connecticut sales tax and will furnish the successful bidder a sales tax exemption number. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendor information, or estimated total contract value are disclosed in the solicitation documents. The Town reserves the right to waive technicalities and to accept or reject any bid in part or in whole when deemed in the best interest of the Town. The Town of Killingly is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.