Sealed proposals are due by Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM for the purchase of various water treatment chemicals as needed. Bid documents can be obtained from the purchasing office or downloaded from the city's website. Questions should be submitted in writing. Bids will be opened and read aloud via Webex. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The contract term is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Partial bids are accepted. Prices must be firm for 12 months. The city may renew the contract for one additional year. The successful bidder must provide insurance. Purchases are exempt from federal excise and Connecticut sales taxes.
Bids are due by Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Chemicals authorized for delivery will be within ten (10) consecutive calendar days of authorization.
Payment terms are net 30 days. Payment will be made to the bidder no sooner than ten (10) consecutive calendar days from the date the invoice is received by the finance department as approved by the department director. Payment discounts for early payment are preferred.
The successful bidder expressly warrants and guarantees that all items furnished pursuant to this contract are of merchantable quality and are fit for the particular purposes for which the city intends to use the items. The bidder hereby expressly agrees that the warranties contained in Connecticut General Statutes, **** 2 through ****, inclusive as amended, are applicable.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, considering factors such as skill, ability, integrity, professional references, reputation, and whether awarding the bid is in the best interests of the city. The city reserves the right to award based on whatever is in the best interest of the city.
Bidders must be able to demonstrate skill, ability, and integrity to perform the work as specified. Professional references may be required. The city will also consider the bidder's reputation and information discovered during any interview process.
Failure to meet required delivery time shall constitute default and breach of contract. The owner may authorize procurement from an alternate source, and excess expenses will be deducted from monies due to the successful bidder. If no monies are due, the bidder shall pay the difference between the contract price and the cost of obtaining the item from the alternate source.
A bid may be rejected if it omits a bid on any item, contains changes or modifications, does not include unit pricing, or if unit prices are obviously unbalanced. Conditional or qualified bids will not be accepted.