Corrosion Inhibitor Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery of chemicals is expected to be available for use at the plants no later than July 1, 2026.

The city will select the bid that, in its sole discretion, is the most responsive and responsible bid to the city. Determination of best response to bid will be the sole judgment of the City of Gainesville.

When determining whether a bidder is responsible, or when evaluating a bid, the following factors may be considered: the ability, capacity and skill of the bidders to perform the contract or provide the equipment and/or service required; the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidders; whether the bidders can perform the contract within the time specified; the quality of performance of previous public and private contracts or services; the city’s termination for default of a previous contract with a bidder, within the past three years; the previous and existing compliance by the bidders with laws relating to the contract or service; evidence of collusion with any other bidders; the bidders has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or any felony, excepting convictions that have been pardoned, expunged or annulled; if the bidders will be unable, financially or otherwise, to perform the work; at the time of the bid opening, the bidder is not authorized to do business in Georgia, or otherwise lacks a necessary license, registration or permit; any other reason deemed proper by the city.

The bidder shall provide a 25lb. sample lot free of charge for liquid totes evaluation before order will be placed for potable water grade coagulation aid polymer dry. Selected vendor will be required to provide a sample to the riverside plant for sodium silicofluoride.

All questions must be submitted in writing to the bid correspondent named above. Questions must be received by 10:00 a. m. , 05/06/26.

The bid document states that the contract term is for a two-year period beginning May 1, 2026, and extending through April 30, 2028. For specific item deliveries, the bid document mentions that upon notification of an order from the PVSC, the vendor guarantees that the items bid on will be delivered within the specified days on the bid from said notification.

The bid document states that after delivery and acceptance by the PVSC, the vendor shall submit a bill for the items delivered, and the commission will pay the amount due at their next scheduled monthly meeting.

The bid document states that the commission reserves the right to award this contract on a per item basis, or in total, or they may accept any alternative that they deem to be in their best interest, or they may reject all bids.

The bid document states that it is the purpose of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission not to award the contract to any bidder who does not furnish evidence satisfactory to them that he is responsible and that he has sufficient financial resources, ability, experience and plant to enable him to prosecute the work successfully, and to fulfill all requirements of the contract.

The bid document states that if the bidder fails to contract within ten days from the date of mailing of a notice that the contract is ready for signature, the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission may determine that the bidder has abandoned the contract and thereupon the proposal and acceptance shall be null and void, the bid security shall be forfeited, and the bidder shall additionally be liable for all damages to the commission occasioned by such default.

The bid document mentions that representatives of PVSC may have access to the work when it is in progress, and any inspection costs incurred by PVSC by reason of any breach or derelictions by the contractor shall be chargeable to the contractor.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services.

The bid notice does not specify payment terms.

The bid notice does not specify warranty information.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion.

The bid notice states that the orthopolyphosphate blended liquid shall be NSF/ANSI Standard 60 approved for use as a corrosion inhibitor in potable water.

The bid notice does not mention any penalties.

The bid notice states that a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is planned.

The bid notice does not mention sample submission requirements.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges.

The bid notice indicates the project estimated budget is 0. 00.