DPW 18-121

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts to procure three to four thousand gallons annually of Nalcolyte 8100 liquid polymer. The polymer will be delivered to the Atkins Water Treatment Plant and the Centennial Water Treatment Plant. The Town will award one contract for one year, with two optional one-year extensions. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 and will be publicly opened and recorded at that time. The successful bidder must have a minimum of five years of experience in water treatment applications and meet other quality requirements outlined in the IFB. The contract pricing will be on a per gallon basis, with no transportation or delivery charges allowed. The estimated annual quantity is 4,000 gallons. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders must submit required forms including non-collusion, tax compliance, and certificate of authority, as well as product documentation and a list of current customers in the New England area.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify an award value or budget range.