SK011526_Feb_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Connecticut for the supply and delivery of water treatment chemicals to support campus operations at three facilities: the Reclaimed Water Facility, Water Pollution Control Facility, and Central Utility Plant. The solicitation, numbered SK011526, opened on February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and closes on March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with proposals submitted through the HuskyBuy online portal. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM via virtual video conference, and the Request for Information deadline is February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026, with an initial two-year term through June 30, 2028, followed by three optional one-year extension periods. Vendors must submit pricing on a unit price basis using University-provided forms, along with a narrative scope of work, quality assurance procedures documentation, and proof of relevant experience.

Qualified vendors must demonstrate relevant experience on comparable projects valued at approximately $250,000 or greater within the past ten years and must possess required licenses and certifications, including DOT Hazardous Materials Registration and a Commercial Driver's License with HazMat Endorsement. Delivery terms are structured as Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms. Required submission documents include SEEC Form 10, the Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report, and applicable Supplier Diversity Certificates for qualifying entities. The solicitation encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority-Owned Businesses (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), Disability-Owned Businesses (DisBE), and Connecticut-based businesses. The University reserves the right to make multiple awards or awards by item or group of items. The specific estimated total contract value and incumbent vendor information are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Interested vendors requiring assistance with the online bid preparation process should contact Shamona Kamm at 860-486-5797 or shamona.kamm@uconn.edu.