Water Treatment Chemicals

The University of Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP SK011526) for the supply and delivery of water treatment chemicals to support operations at the Storrs campus, specifically serving three facilities: the Reclaimed Water Facility, Water Pollution Control Facility, and Central Utility Plant. This quality-based selection solicitation opened on February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and closes on March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with proposals submitted through the HuskyBuy online portal. Qualified vendors must demonstrate relevant experience on comparable projects valued at approximately $250,000 or greater within the past ten years and must possess required licenses and certifications, including DOT Hazardous Materials Registration and a Commercial Driver's License with HazMat Endorsement. The RFP includes a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM via virtual video conference, and a Request for Information deadline of February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Proposers must submit pricing on a unit price basis using University-provided forms, along with a narrative scope of work, quality assurance procedures documentation, and proof of relevant experience. The University reserves the right to make multiple awards or awards by item or group of items. The contract is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026, and will run for an initial two-year term through June 30, 2028, with three optional one-year extension periods available.

The solicitation encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority-Owned Businesses (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), Disability-Owned Businesses (DisBE), and Connecticut-based businesses. Required submission documents include SEEC Form 10, the Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report, and applicable Supplier Diversity Certificates for qualifying entities. Delivery terms are structured as Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms. The solicitation documents do not disclose the incumbent vendor, current contract details, or specific estimated total contract value, though the experience requirement references comparable project values of approximately $250,000. Interested vendors requiring assistance with the online bid preparation process should contact Shamona Kamm at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus location by telephone at 860-486-5797 or via email at shamona.kamm@uconn.edu.