Water Chemicals

The City of Taunton Procurement Department is seeking sealed electronic bids for water department chemicals through Invitation for Bids (IFB 26-450-80), with the procurement process conducted entirely through BidNetDirect.com. The solicitation is specifically for water chemicals to be used by the Taunton Water Department, targeting chemical supplies essential for water treatment operations. Prospective bidders must register for free on BidNetDirect.com to access bid documents, which will be available starting October 29, 2025, at 9 AM. The bid submission deadline is set for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2 PM, with electronic submissions to be received at the Procurement Department located at 90 Ingell Street, Taunton, MA 02780. Potential bidders are permitted to submit questions to Shab Khan at skhan@taunton-ma.gov, with all questions and answers to be distributed via addenda to registered plan holders. The procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, and the City of Taunton reserves the right to waive minor informalities, cancel the bid, or reject any or all bids if deemed in the city's best interest.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the bid process requires maintaining an active online account on BidNetDirect.com to receive project notifications, documents, and subsequent addenda. The procurement is specific to Bristol County, Massachusetts, and targets water treatment chemical supplies. No specific budget range or precise award value is disclosed in the available documentation. Interested vendors must demonstrate the capability to provide water chemicals meeting the Taunton Water Department's specifications and comply with all electronic bidding requirements. The fully electronic procurement process emphasizes transparency and equal access for potential suppliers, with BidNetDirect.com serving as the central platform for bid document distribution, communication, and submission.