Bids are invited for the furnishing of water and wastewater chemicals. Bids will be received until 9:00 a. m. local time on August 20, 2026, and will be publicly opened. The contract duration is 12 months, starting October 1, 2026. Bidders must submit data to evaluate item quality. Samples may be required for testing. Deliveries are to be FOB destination during regular business hours. Bidders must comply with all applicable laws. A city business license may be required. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days after opening.
Deliveries are to be made during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. , local time. The supplier must maintain readiness to make shipment within 48 hours following any request of shipment.
Bidders may offer a cash discount for prompt payment; however, such discounts will not be considered in determining the lowest net cost for bid evaluation. Payment is deemed to be made on the date of mailing of the check.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based upon the following factors: quality, conformity with specifications, purpose for which required, terms of delivery, transportation charges, and dates of delivery.
Bidders are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish and submit data necessary to evaluate and determine the quality of the items they are bidding. Bidders must perform jar testing at the water treatment plant or provide a sample for testing before August 15, 2025, for liquid aluminum sulfate.
Any breach of specifications or contract will result in one written warning. The second such infraction shall terminate the contract.
Samples, when required, must be submitted within the time specified at no expense to the city of Northport. If not destroyed or used during testing, samples will be returned upon request at the bidder's expense. For Item 6 (Polymer), a 5-gallon sample must be provided and tested prior to bid opening.
Any objection to the specifications and requirements must be filed in writing with the director on or before five 5 days prior to scheduled opening.
The city may reject a bid if the bidder misstates or conceals any material fact, if the bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirement of bid, or if the bid is conditional.