This is an invitation to bid for solar salt for water softeners. The bid closing and opening date is May 07, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The product is to be delivered in 50-pound bags, packaged to prevent moisture intrusion, and palletized. Delivery will be to various water plants, and orders will be placed on an as-needed basis. Unit costs must include shipping, handling, and any applicable costs. Vendors must submit product warranty information if applicable. The evaluation method will consider unit price and delivery time to determine the lowest best bid. The purchase order is valid for one year or until funds are exhausted. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * required documents include the Northern Ireland affidavit and wage theft disclosure. Contact the buyer for any discrepancies or missing information.
The bid documents state that delivery quoted must be stated in terms of work days after receipt of the order. The number of days for delivery after award is a field to be completed by the vendor.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms beyond the validity of the purchase order for one year or until funds are exhausted.
The bid notice requires vendors to submit product warranty information if applicable with bid submission.
The bid notice states that the evaluation criteria is Lowest and best bidder and that Unit price delivery time will be factored in the evaluation process to determine lowest best bid received.
The bid notice requires bidders to complete and sign the bid form, including firm name, address, fed ID, phone, fax, email, contact name, and authorized signature. Additionally, the Northern Ireland affidavit and wage theft disclosure must be completed and submitted.
The bid notice mentions that a bidder who makes a false statement in the Northern Ireland disclosure or wage theft disclosure shall be declared to have acted in default of its contract and shall be subject to remedies for default, including potential exclusion from bidding for two years.
The bid notice states, if a potential bidder does not notify the division of purchases and supplies in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a protest of award.
The purchase order not to exceed is $28,****.