The City of Saginaw is soliciting sealed bid proposals for annual chemicals for the Saginaw Water Treatment Plant, specifically the rebid of hydrofluorosilicic acid liquid. Bids must be received by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bid documents are available on the City of Saginaw's website. Bidders are required to submit pricing for all items requested. No substitutions are allowed. Bidders must enclose a certificate of compliance to NSF/ANSI standard 60 and a current SDS. Delivery is to the Saginaw Water Plant, with shipments of approximately 1,500 gallons. Drivers are responsible for cleanup of spilled material. All shipping and handling charges must be included in the bid price. Bidders may be required to submit a statement of qualification. Contract assignments or transfers are prohibited without approval. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. A preference is given to Saginaw-based bidders. Bidders must certify they are not Iran-linked businesses.
The bid proposals must be received in the purchasing office prior to 3:00 PM on June 2, 2026, to be considered. The bid opening is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p. m.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that all invoices must be submitted within sixty (60) days from the time of delivery of goods or services or the completion of projects and must refer to a valid purchase order number to be paid.
The City reserves the right to split said bid to our best benefit. In the event of a tie between two or more Saginaw-based businesses, where all other factors are equal, the award of the bid shall be by coin toss. Otherwise, the contract shall be awarded to the person or business with the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid.
Bidders may be required to submit a statement of qualification and/or provide satisfactory evidence that they have been regularly engaged in the business and are reasonably familiar therewith, and that they are fully prepared with the necessary capital, materials, and machinery to complete the work or to furnish the materials contracted for to the satisfaction of the City.
The bidder agrees to abide by all city ordinances, rules and regulations including the suspension process for poor performance arising out of this contract, if awarded.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.