The City of Toledo DPU Water Treatment is seeking a vendor to provide annual analyses of drinking water and water plant sludge. Bids are due on May 12, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the City of Toledo's PlanetBids portal. A bid bond or certified check of 2. 5% is required with the bid. Various city and annual paperwork, including a signed contract, W9, insurance certificate, and EEO compliance, must be submitted. Prevailing wages are required for this project. The contract will be for one year with an option for three one-year renewals.
The bid due date is May 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM EDT. The project duration is 1 year contract with an option for 3 one-year renewals, with the start delivery date upon issued PO.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that payment bond is 0. 00 and the successful bidder shall submit certified payrolls to the city for all labor performed on the project 2 weeks after start date then weekly thereafter.
The bid notice states that the type of award is lump sum.
To be awarded a contract, the city requires all of the following documents to be submitted with each bid: project paperwork, line items, bid guaranty (bid bond or certified check/cashier's check on a solvent bank), and a signed contract by the vendor.
The bid notice mentions liquidated damages, but the specific amount or criteria are not detailed.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.
The bid notice mentions an estimated bid value, but the specific monetary amount is not provided.
