Sodium hydroxide

The Town of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for the procurement of Sodium Hydroxide through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-15. The procurement is open to all vendors and requires submission of bids by May 17, 2024, at 2:30 PM EDT, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders must submit their proposals on the provided blank forms in a sealed envelope marked "24-15 Sodium Hydroxide" to the Office of the Purchasing Agent. The contract period spans from April 1, 2024, to May 17, 2024, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The ITB instructs vendors to provide information and pricing as requested in the bid specifications, though no specific quantities or line items are detailed in the documentation. Potential bidders can direct inquiries to Karl Klein, the purchasing contact, at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The ITB does not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range for the Sodium Hydroxide procurement. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the Town of Groton will receipt stamp each bid received, with the stamped date taking precedence over any postmark date. The town assumes no liability for postal service delays. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of Sodium Hydroxide with standard municipal bidding procedures, open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the specification requirements.