IFB DPW 19-114 Water & Sewer Chemicals

The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of various water and sewer chemicals, including chlorine gas, potassium permanganate, polymer, anhydrous ammonia, and sodium hydroxide 50% solution. The estimated annual quantities for these chemicals range from 5,000 to 21,000 pounds. Bids must be submitted by 2:30 PM on May 14, 2019 to the Town Accountant's Office. A pre-bid conference will not be held. The contract will be awarded for a 1-year term to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price per item. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Samples may be required, and the successful bidder(s) must provide technical assistance and training if requested by the Town.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges. The contract opportunity is limited to the procurement of water and sewer chemicals for the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts.