Sodium hydroxide

The Town of Groton, Connecticut, Public Works Department, Water Pollution Control Division, issued Invitation to Bid 26-13 on April 1, 2026, to establish a vendor relationship for the supply of sodium hydroxide to support municipal water treatment operations. The procurement seeks approximately 50,000 to 70,000 gallons of 25% sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) delivered in bulk shipments of 2,000 to 3,800 gallons as needed upon 24-hour notice to the Water Pollution Control Facility at 170 Gary Court, Groton, Connecticut 06340. Delivery must occur between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with all shipping, handling, insurance, and delivery costs included in the quoted per-gallon price on an FOB Groton, Connecticut basis. The contract term extends through June 30, 2027, with no price adjustments permitted during the period. Sealed bids must be submitted to Karl Klein, Purchasing Agent, at Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, no later than 2:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026, with the bid opening occurring at the same date and time. Bidders must provide evidence of being normally engaged in the purveying of sodium hydroxide, submit references, and include Safety Data Sheets with their proposal; vendors may be subject to inspection and testing of materials prior to approval. No bid bonds or performance bonds are required for this procurement.

A local vendor preference applies to this solicitation, allowing qualified local vendors within 5% of the lowest bid to match the lowest price, though no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders must be current on any property taxes or fees owed to the Town of Groton. The Town is exempt from applicable sales and use taxes, and bidders should exclude these taxes from their pricing; the Town will complete any required tax exemption forms within its legal parameters. Payment terms are net 30 days following acceptance of satisfactory merchandise. No estimated contract value, incumbent vendor information, or specific funding sources are identified in the available solicitation documents. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to purchase more or less than the estimated quantity based on operational needs.