BIENNIAL CONTRACT FOR LAB CHEMICALS AND VARIOUS SUPPLIES

The San Antonio Water System is soliciting bids for laboratory chemicals and various supplies utilized primarily at SAWS Environmental Laboratory Services and other listed departments within SAWS. The contract is for a biennial period, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish the goods, supplies, equipment, and/or services as set forth in the solicitation. The bidder must agree to furnish any and all items upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the specifications. The period of acceptance of this bid will be 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. Some key points to consider include: • The bidder must be willing to sign a stock agreement for the delivery requirements. • The bidder must be able to provide end-of-the-month and end-of-the-year reports on all items ordered, frequency of ordering, and amount spent. • The bidder must separate reporting by each department within SAWS. • The bidder must ensure that all standards, buffers, prepared reagent solutions, standards, and standard mixes, and all chemical solutions are received in the laboratory with at least 90% of shelf life remaining.