RESILIENT_WEDGE_GATE_VALVE_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

This is a manufacturers' affidavit of compliance document for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut's procurement of waterworks and sewerage supplies. The affidavit pertains specifically to resilient wedge gate valves, which are among the infrastructure repair components the municipality is soliciting for its water and sewer system. The solicitation requires bidders to submit manufacturers' affidavits of compliance for specified product categories, including resilient wedge gate valves, to validate that products meet required specifications and standards. The question submission deadline is March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bid submissions due March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Bid opening will occur virtually via Zoom on March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. 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 provide per-unit pricing and specify lead times in calendar days after receipt of order. Bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract term and cannot be increased due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed after bid submission; prices may not be withdrawn for 90 days following bid opening.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. Approved equal alternatives to specified manufacturers are permitted for certain items. The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrict participation to particular organization categories. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements is disclosed. The estimated quantities for individual line items range from 5 to 20 units per item, providing guidance for potential award values, though no specific budget range or total award value is stated.