Sodium Bisulfite - Addendum_01.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to a sealed proposal solicitation issued by the Town of Killingly, Connecticut for sodium bisulfite delivery services to the Killingly Water Pollution Control Facility (KWPCF). The Town is requesting proposals for approximately 1,000 gallons per shipment with total annual consumption estimated at 2,000 gallons. The product must meet 38% ± 1% sodium bisulfite concentration by weight, be manufactured within 60 days of delivery, carry NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, and include Material Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis. Delivery is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with proposals due July 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Office of the Town Engineer, Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street. Questions must be submitted by July 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A site walk is available upon request through Joseph Couture, Assistant Facility Superintendent, at wpcf@killinglyct.gov or (860) 779-5392. The initial contract term begins July 1, 2026 for 12 months, with options for up to two additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement with 60 days' written notice of termination prior to expiration.

Bidders must submit separate line-item pricing for routine scheduled deliveries (per gallon including transportation and handling), emergency after-hours deliveries (within four hours of request), and ancillary charges such as fuel surcharges or minimum load fees, with delivery terms FOB Destination. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in bulk chemical delivery, maintain current HAZMAT endorsements for all drivers, and provide at least three references from comparable municipal facilities. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million each occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million per accident), pollution liability ($1 million per claim/$2 million aggregate), and workers' compensation coverage. Addendum No. 1 clarifies that a bid bond is not required, contrary to Section B-B.3 of the original bid documents. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.