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- City Of New Britain - CT
New Britain Public Works Department
Bid **** - Iron Pipe
Iron pipes for the New Britain Public Works Department, Utilities Division
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The period to supply iron piping on an as-needed basis to the New Britain Public Works Department, Utilities Division, will be approximately from June 02, 2026, to May 29, 2027.
The bid notice mentions cash discount 30 days and et cash days, indicating that prompt payment discounts may be offered and considered, but they will not be used to determine the low bidder, only for tie bids.
The manufacturer shall furnish a sworn statement of tests as specified in ANSI/AWWA C111/A21. 11, section **** cut pipe that does not meet the above requirements or doesn't socket, due to the outside diameter of the pipe barrel exceeding tolerance stated in the American standard specifications, shall be replaced with new pipe by and at the expense of the manufacturer, including freight charges involved in sending the cut pieces back to the manufacturer and shipping the new pipe to the city. This provision shall operate as a guarantee on the part of the manufacturer.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified bidder, who shall be determined in accordance with and pursuant to section ****, inclusive of the purchasing ordinances City of New Britain. The quality of the articles to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications, their suitability to the requirements of the City, and the delivery terms will be taken into consideration in making the award.
The City may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the City all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids if evidence submitted by or investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work or deliver the items contemplated therein.
In event of default by the bidder, the City reserves the right to procure the commodities and/or services from other sources and hold the bidder liable for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the City, and if not destroyed, will, upon request, be returned at the bidder's risk and expense.
If any person contemplating the submission of a bid on this invitation is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications, plans or other documents, he should submit a written request for an interpretation thereof to the City Purchasing Agent at least 10 days prior to scheduled bid opening.
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