Bicarbonate Government Bids & RFPs

Requested delivery is July 30, 2026.

Payment terms are net 30.

Bids must be received by 1:00 p. m. local time on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. bids shall be received at the office of the dutchess county water and wastewater authority until 1:00p. m. local time on wednesday, august 26, 2026

The authority will schedule payment no later than the 5th day of the following month, provided all required documents are satisfactory. should all documents required be found satisfactory, the authority will schedule payment no later than the 5th day of the following month.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. the primary award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental health and safety laws and regulations. contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental health and safety laws and regulations

If the authority has to hire a contractor to clean up a spill, all costs for cleanup will be the contractor's responsibility. if the authority has to hire a contractor to clean up the spill, all costs for cleanup will be the contractors responsibility.

Access to the water or wastewater treatment facility may need to be arranged in advance with authority staff. access to the water or wastewater treatment facility may need to be arranged in advance with authority staff.

A grab sample may be taken from the lowest point available on the tanker/trailer and analyzed for pH, specific gravity, and appearance prior to opening any treatment plant valves. prior to opening any treatment plant valves, a grab sample may be taken from the lowest point available on the tankertrailer and be analyzed for ph, specific gravity and appearance.

In the event of nonconformance with specifications, terms, and conditions, the authority reserves the right to reject any chemical delivery, and the contractor shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result. in the event of nonconformance with these specifications, terms and conditions, the authority reserves the right to reject any chemical delivery and the contractor shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of said nonconformance specified therein.

Awarded contractor must have undergone HAZWOPER training, per OSHA 29 CFR ****, and be up to date with all required training.

Contractor shall deliver chemicals within seventy-two (72) hours after order request unless otherwise directed by the City. All deliveries shall be made during regular business hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contractor shall provide the City with invoices for all services performed pursuant to a work order monthly in a format and with a level of detail acceptable to the City including all supporting documentation required by the City.

The contractor will be required to provide a warranty bond of 5% of the total contract price as a condition to final acceptance.

The City will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, as determined to be the best value by the City in its sole discretion.

The City's determination of responsibility may include, without limitation, the bidder's financial resources, ability to comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, ability to perform the work and complete the project on time, history of performance, reputation, ability to obtain necessary equipment, data, and facilities, and any other factor deemed important by the City.

Bidders are invited, but are not required, to attend the virtual bid opening.

Violation of rules regarding direct or indirect contact with city personnel involved in this IFB, the City Council, or media on the subject of this IFB, except in the course of city-sponsored presentations or as authorized by this IFB, is grounds for disqualification of the bidder.

Delivery must be within 24 hours from the time the order is placed.

The city will render payment to the successful bidders by check or electronic funds transfer on a net 30-day basis after receipt of an invoice.

The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. A statement shall be attached with the bid setting out the conditions of the warranty. The manufacturer's standard warranty shall be furnished.

All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve factors such as price, conformity to specifications, financial ability, previous performance, facilities, equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payments, compatibility, and other objective factors.

Bidders must be qualified vendors and submit a bid that conforms to the specifications and performance standards set forth by the city.

Bidders may be disqualified for reasons such as failure to use bid forms, lack of signature, failure to properly complete the bid form, evidence of collusion, unauthorized alteration of the bid form, or failure to submit a required bid bond.