Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant)

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is seeking electronic bids for Bid #2021-26, specifically for Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant) through the city's e-Procurement Portal (ProcureNow). The procurement is specifically for swimming pool disinfectant chemicals, with bids to be received electronically until 10:15 am on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Bidders must submit comprehensive compliance documentation, including a Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Evidence of Affirmative Action Compliance, and Business Registration Certificate. The contract term will not exceed twenty-four consecutive months, and bidders are required to complete a qualification questionnaire and provide professional references. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory forms addressing equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination provisions, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and disclosures related to investment activities in Iran and Sudan.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bid package emphasizes fair competition and includes provisions against collusive bidding, sweatshop labor, and discrimination. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation. Bidders must maintain contract-related documentation for five years and may be subject to audit by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller. Performance and bid bonds have been waived for this procurement, which suggests potential flexibility for vendors. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive compliance requirements indicate a structured procurement process focused on ensuring qualified and responsible vendors. The procurement is specifically targeted at vendors capable of supplying liquid sodium hypochlorite suitable for swimming pool disinfection within Essex County, New Jersey.