Scope of Work Aluminum Sulfate Bulk 2026.PDF

SCOPE OF WORK – ALUMINUM SULFATE 17% (LIQUID) BULK

1. Purpose: The City of Branson is soliciting bids to provide Aluminum Sulfate 17% (Liquid)

Bulk for use in the wastewater treatment process for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, prices must remain firm through the contract period.

2. General Requirements:

2.1 All gases and chemicals must be of acceptable quality.

2.2 Contractor agrees to supply cylinders and containers that show evidence of a high standard of maintenance. Cylinders and containers will not show excessive rust, corrosion, scaling, or deterioration. Valves will open without undue pressure. If, at any time the contractor fails to meet or correct problems, involving safety, product quality or equipment, the City retains the right to cancel the contract. In the event of cancellation, the City may purchase in such a manner as the Purchasing Agent may deem appropriate from the next lowest bidder meeting specifications, and the Contractor will be liable for excess costs incurred.

2.3 Samples will be taken from each individual load of liquid aluminum sulfate upon delivery.

Any sample taken which indicates solids separation of the product will result in immediate rejection of the load. The contractor at no expense to the City shall remove any solids buildup in the City’s bulk storage tanks as a result of the product supplied, other than items requiring routine maintenance.

2.4 All pricing must include shipping costs* and the waiving of all cylinder, drum, and carboy deposits.

2.5 All chemicals must be priced by the pound (as applicable on a dry weight or wet weight basis), according to the basis shown on the pricing page including all shipping costs* for product delivered to various plants located in Branson, MO. (* Shipping costs shall include all cost related to the delivery and unloading of product to the proper place in the various locations, additions i.e. fuel surcharges, handling fees etc. will not be accepted.) Pricing given excluding freight will be considered non-compliant, and the bid will be rejected.

2.6 Companies delivering and unloading products on City property using their own trucks and/or subcontracting through a contract hauler are subject to insurance requirements outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

2.7 The City agrees to maintain an inventory of cylinders, drums, and carboy containers, where applicable, to be returned to the appropriate Contractor upon request and will assume responsibility for any lost or stolen cylinders.

2.8 Quantities given are estimated usage only and may be more or less depending upon demand. The City will pay only for the actual quantities ordered and received. Prices shall be as specified on the pricing page regardless of actual quantities ordered.

2.9 Note: Within thirty (30) days following the end of the period the Contractor must pick up any unused product and return for credit with no restocking fee for less than six hundred

(600) pounds of product.

2.10 Current SDS sheets must be furnished prior to receipt of the first shipment of product awarded in this contract.

Type Estimated Usage

Aluminum Sulfate 17% (Liquid) Bulk 650,000 lbs.

Manufactured from virgin materials (Pricing must be on dry weight basis)

The City reserves the right to reject all bids. It is the intent and purpose of the City that this Request or Bid provides fair and equal opportunity for each bidder to submit competitive bids.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to furnish as much detail as possible for consideration if offering a substitute product.

3. Contract Term and Renewals: The term of the contract shall be from January 1, 2026 to

December 31, 2026. The City may, at its sole discretion, give notice to the successful bidder to extend the contract for up to three (3) additional successive one-year terms at the same unit price(s) or a lower unit price as offered at the time of renewal by the successful bidder. The successful bidder may decline renewal of the contract by providing the City written notice at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the end of the contract term, or extensions thereto.

The contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the City to renew beyond the original term unless written approval is provided by the City.

PRICING PAGE

The bidder must provide pricing information as specified below to provide Aluminum Sulfate 17% (Liquid) Bulk as specified in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Request for Bid.

Type Estimated Usage Unit Price

001. Aluminum Sulfate 17% (Liquid) Bulk 650,000 lbs. $ _______ / lb.

(Pricing must be on dry weight basis) (Dry Wt. Basis)

DELIVERY: F.O.B. DESTINATION

ACCEPT VISA P-CARD: YES________ NO________

Prompt Payment Discount __________%_________Days, Net _____Days

The above pricing information is hereby provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Request for Bid.

SIGNATURE AND IDENTITY OF BIDDER: The undersigned states that the correct LEGAL NAME and ADDRESS of (1) the individual bidder, (2) each partner or joint venture (whether individuals or corporations, and whether doing business under a fictitious name), or (3) the corporation (with the state in which it is incorporated) are shown below;

that (if not signing the intention of binding himself to become the responsible and sole contractor) he is the agent of, and duly authorized in writing to sign for the bidder or bidders; and that he is signing and executing this (as indicated in the proper spaces below) as the proposal of a (check one):

( ) sole individual ( ) partnership ( ) joint venture

( ) corporation, incorporated under laws of State of Missouri

Respectfully submitted, Signed ___________________________ Title __________________ Date __________

CONTACT PERSON FOR BID:

Printed Name ____________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________ Phone (_____) _________________ Address ________________________________________________________________

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

RFB xxxx-xx

To be submitted with Vendor’s Bid _____We DO NOT take exception to the RFB Documents/Requirements.

_____We TAKE exception to the RFB Documents/Requirements as follows:

Specific exceptions are as follows:

Company Name __________________________ ADDENDA

By _____________________________________ Bidder acknowledges receipt of the Authorized Person’s Signature following addendum:

_______________________________________ Addendum No. ___ Print or type name and title of signer

Addendum No. ___

Company address ________________________ Addendum No. ___

_______________________________________ Addendum No. ___

_______________________________________ Addendum No. ___

Phone _________________________________ Email_________________________

Fax ____________________________________ Federal Tax ID No.______________

Date _______________________________