Sale of scrap water meters

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for the sale of approximately 8,000 lbs of scrap water meters through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #23/24-08. The procurement involves the removal of scrap materials primarily consisting of mixed brass, clean brass fittings, and cast iron, currently stored in 12 55-gallon metal drums at the Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to remove the scrap materials, which will be weighed on a state-certified truck scale at the Town of Manchester Landfill. The contract award will be based on the highest price per pound, with payments made to the town according to the net weight of meters after accounting for barrel and pallet tare weights. Key dates include a deadline for questions on August 11, 2023, and a final bid submission deadline of August 17, 2023, at 11:00 am. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal, with bid openings conducted virtually via a Zoom meeting. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and requires compliance with federal and state safety standards and regulations.

The procurement includes a mandatory Living Wage Certification requirement, with bidders required to complete a detailed form indicating their status as a "Covered Employer" under the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance. Potential bidders may be exempt under specific conditions, such as being a nonprofit organization, employing fewer than 25 eligible employees, or having an annual contract value less than $25,000. The town emphasizes equal opportunity and affirmative action policies in its procurement process. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid documents suggest this is a surplus equipment disposal opportunity rather than a traditional service contract. No explicit budget range is provided, but bidders will be compensated based on the weight of scrap materials at a per-pound rate determined through the competitive bidding process. The procurement is subject to the Town of Manchester's Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines, with a focus on transparent and fair competition. Interested parties must carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the specified requirements to be considered for the contract.