Chemicals for water and wastewater treatment II

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for a Chemicals for Water and Wastewater Treatment II contract through an Invitation to Bid (ITB). The procurement seeks sodium hypochlorite and magnesium hydroxide for water and wastewater treatment purposes, with specific requirements for chemical concentrations and delivery specifications. The contract will run from the date of award through July 31, 2026, with the Town reserving the right to terminate with 30 days' written notice. Bid responses are due by 11:00 am on July 25, 2025, and will be opened virtually via Zoom. Annual estimated volumes include 1,000 to 4,000 gallons for water treatment, 500 to 2,500 gallons for swimming pools, and 3,000 to 6,000 gallons for wastewater treatment. Bidders must provide product data, material safety data sheets, and certificates of analysis with each shipment. The sodium hypochlorite must be at least 12% available chlorine and shipped in dark-colored 5-gallon carboys, with delivery to Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant and swimming pool locations, while magnesium hydroxide will be delivered to the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility in bulk quantities between 2,500 and 3,000 gallons.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. Bidders will be required to comply with prevailing wage requirements, including the mandatory 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course for employees working on public works projects valued at $100,000 or more. Contractors must submit monthly certified payrolls and demonstrate adherence to state wage statutes, including provisions for fringe benefits and worker classifications. While specific award values are not detailed, the pricing will be on a per-gallon basis, with all bid prices required to include delivery costs, unloading, and fuel surcharges. The Town will not pay additional delivery charges, and bidders must include comprehensive pricing for tank wagon and tote sizes. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide detailed documentation, including product specifications, safety data, and certificates of analysis, to meet the comprehensive requirements of this municipal procurement opportunity.