Furnish and Deliver Chlorine Tanks and Accessories

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is seeking a one-time procurement of chlorine tanks and accessories through an electronic Request for Quotes (RFQ) posted on January 16, 2025. The specific procurement includes 18 220-gallon premium base square stackable tanks with Viton gaskets, 4 premium 4-way bases, 40 pallet PP 3IN buttress bolts, 12 fill caps, 20 bung plugs with viton gaskets, 20 O-rings, and 20 replaceable bungs. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNetDirect.com/new-york no later than 11:00 AM EST on February 3, 2025, with all prospective bidders required to provide comprehensive insurance documentation. Potential vendors must utilize insurance carriers licensed in New York with an "A-" or better rating, and Suffolk County Water Authority must be named as an additional insured. Vendors are permitted to submit questions through BidNet or email to Steve Blevins, Procurement Agent, until 72 hours before the response deadline. The procurement emphasizes strict electronic submission requirements, explicitly prohibiting physical delivery, facsimile, or email submissions of unsealed proposals.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFQ includes a contact information form that allows vendors to indicate minority or woman-owned business status. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget range or award value for the chlorine tanks and accessories procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward, one-time purchase of specialized chlorine tank equipment for the Suffolk County Water Authority's facility located at 4060 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, New York. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements, including automobile liability, general liability, excess liability, pollution liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The RFQ notes that submission of a proposal does not guarantee an award, suggesting a competitive selection process will determine the final vendor.