The Town of Amherst is seeking proposals for liquid sodium hydroxide 50% solution. Bids are requested for both a six-month and a twelve-month contract term, with the award based on the town's best interests. Projected annual usage is 4,950 gallons, with deliveries made on an as-needed basis. Deliveries are to the Town of Amherst Water Pollution Control Facility at 455 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY ****, or occasionally to other town departments. Deliveries are typically 8-10 55-gallon drums or 2 275-gallon totes, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. The contract may be extended for up to two successive periods of equal length. Proposals must be submitted by July 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM. All freight costs must be included in the bid price. The award will be to the lowest responsible bidder.
Proposals must be received by 12:00 PM local time on July 9, 2026. Deliveries are to be made between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless prior approval is given.
The town's policy is to pay all claims in a timely manner within the specified time. If payment is delayed, the town will take the discount when payment is made. The town will not pay any interest charges, nor refund discount amounts taken after the discount period. If this is unsatisfactory, please quote net.
Materials furnished are to be new and unused. All materials furnished or work performed are to be guaranteed free from defects. Anything found defective or not meeting specifications may be rejected and shall be made good by the contractor at his own expense.
The Town will award to the lowest responsible bidder, considering the delivered cost for the product listed per projected quantities and a review of the product specification and SDS sheets.
Respondents must be qualified. Within five days of notification, the lowest three bidders must present information and documentation to satisfy the town that the bidder possesses sufficient capital resources, skill, judgment, and experience to perform the work or deliver the material.
Failure to meet the delivery schedule as per the accepted bid may result in legal action by the Town of Amherst to recover damages.
Questions received within 5 days of the bid opening will not be responded to.
Any change in wording or interlineation by a bidder of the inquiry as published by the Town of Amherst shall be reason to reject the proposal. Failure to provide insurance in acceptable form within 14 days after notice of award may result in the vendor being declared nonresponsive.
