2027 Water & Wastewater Chemical Contract

Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority is soliciting bids for water and wastewater treatment chemicals for 2027, with sealed bids due August 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 1 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603.

The scope covers 16 chemical products and services delivered to 11 facilities across Dutchess County. Chemicals include sodium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, aluminum sulfate, caustic soda, ammonia, water softener salt, sodium bicarbonate, phosphoric acid, and copper sulfate, with annual quantities ranging from 36 gallons to 260,000 pounds depending on the product and delivery format (carboys, containers, bags, or tanker truck lots). All chemicals must meet AWWA, NCI, and NSF standards with NSF markings on containers. Delivery is restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with mobilization required within seven days of order placement.

Pricing shall be submitted on a per-unit basis (per gallon, pound, or container) with costs fixed throughout the contract duration and no escalation permitted. Bidders must identify deposit amounts where applicable and disclose special conditions or requirements for each line item. The Authority reserves the right to make both primary and secondary awards for liquid chlorine to ensure supply continuity.

The contract runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, unless extended by mutual written agreement. Contract awards will be made within 60 days of bid receipt. Within 15 days of award, the contractor must submit a Notarized Certificate of Non-Collusion, proof of insurance naming the Authority as additional insured, and a Spill Response Plan. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Excess Umbrella Coverage of $5,000,000. The contractor must comply with federal and state environmental, health, and safety regulations.