Fabricate and Deliver Custom Aluminum Tank Holders

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is seeking quotes for the fabrication and delivery of custom aluminum chlorine tank holders for field operator trucks, with proposals due electronically by June 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST through BidNetDirect.com. The procurement specifically requires 17 aluminum structures, including a primary tank holder for a 220-gallon plastic chlorine container and a smaller aluminum "passthrough" component designed to protect vehicle frames during chlorine transportation and dispensing at pumping stations. Deliverables must precisely match the technical specifications outlined in the provided production drawings, including specific aluminum grades, surface quality, and dimensional requirements. Key evaluation criteria include vendor experience, price, responsibility, ability to perform services timely, and overall best value to SCWA. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including insurance acknowledgment forms, pricing sheets, and detailed technical specifications. Questions regarding the Request for Quotes (RFQ) must be submitted through BidNet or emailed to Steve Blevins, the Procurement Agent, no later than 72 hours prior to the response due date.

The procurement opportunity demonstrates a preference for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), small local business enterprises, and Preferred Source vendors, with these classifications potentially providing a competitive advantage during vendor selection. SCWA will require extensive insurance documentation from bidders, including automobile liability, general liability, excess liability, worker's compensation, and professional liability insurance, with SCWA to be named as an additional insured. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a specialized procurement targeting vendors with advanced manufacturing capabilities in aluminum fabrication. The solicitation is open to various types of vendors, with an emphasis on those capable of meeting precise technical specifications and demonstrating comprehensive operational capabilities. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement appears to be establishing a new supply relationship for custom tank holder fabrication. Vendors will be expected to deliver the completed tank holders to SCWA's headquarters at 4060 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, New York, with the contract targeting implementation following the June 5, 2025 proposal submission deadline.