RESILIENT_WEDGE_GATE_VALVE_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

This is a manufacturers' affidavit of compliance document related to the Town of Manchester, Connecticut's solicitation for waterworks and sewerage supplies. The procurement encompasses repair parts for the municipal water and sewer system, including resilient wedge gate valves and numerous other infrastructure components with quantities ranging from 5 to 20 units per line item. The question submission deadline is March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bids due electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal on March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur virtually via Zoom on the same date at 11:00 AM. The contract term extends from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028, with options to extend on an annual basis for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement.

Bidders must 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 be held firm during 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not subject to increase due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date; prices may not be withdrawn for 90 days after bid opening. Manufacturers' affidavits of compliance are required for specified product categories, and failure to provide proper affidavits may result in bid disqualification. 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.