Supply & Delivery of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The Town of Cheshire, Connecticut is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2526-24 for the supply and delivery of wastewater treatment chemicals to the Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant located at 1325 Cheshire Street. This procurement seeks competitive bids for a twelve-month supply contract period running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with chemicals including 15% sodium hypochlorite solution (approximately 2,000 gallons annually) and ferric chloride. All pricing shall be quoted per gallon or ton as indicated on the Bid Form, with prices representing delivered costs inclusive of labor, equipment, and applicable fuel surcharges. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Cheshire Town Hall, Room 213, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. A mandatory pre-bid conference is required for all potential bidders, with details to be posted on the Town's website at www.cheshirect.org. Vendor questions may be submitted beginning May 20, 2026, at 9:45 AM EDT through June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The Town intends to award the contract to the lowest qualified responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria including contractor responsibility, qualifications, compliance with laws, and past performance; however, the Town reserves the right to reject all bids or select the bidder deemed to be in the Town's best interest. The preliminary notice of award is anticipated for June 24, 2026, with contract execution targeted for July 1, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or disadvantaged enterprise programs are identified in the available solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the provided documentation. Bidders must submit one original, one copy, and one electronic copy on USB drive, and bid quantities are approximate only based on estimates from using agencies, with the Town paying only for quantities actually ordered and delivered. A bid security (bid bond or certified check) equal to at least 5% of the bid amount is required for contracts exceeding $50,000, and performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount are required prior to contract execution. All deliveries must occur within forty-eight hours of order placement unless exempted by the using agency. The successful bidder must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements, workers' compensation provisions, and occupational safety and health standards applicable to public works projects. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, and delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with payment terms to be specified by the vendor.