Description
The City of Watervliet is seeking bids for furnishing chemicals, including Chlorine Gas, Zinc Phosphate Inhibitor, and Poly Aluminum Chloride, for the City's Water Department. The contract will commence on January 1, 2026, and will run for two years, with possible extensions for 2028 and 2029. The bidder will be required to deliver the chemicals to the Watervliet Filter Plant, located at 334 Watervliet Shaker Road, Watervliet, New York 12189. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding process.
• The Chlorine Gas must be delivered in 150-pound cylinders.
• The Zinc Phosphate Inhibitor must be delivered in 50-pound bags and meet certain standards, including FDA Regulations 176.170 and U.S.E.P.A. approval for potable water supplies.
• The Poly Aluminum Chloride must be delivered in 5,000-gallon loads using a pumper truck and meet certain product specifications.
• The bidder must provide documentation, including product specification data, New York State Health Department Approval, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) Approval, if applicable.
• The City will evaluate bids based on the best interest of the City of Watervliet, and the contract will be awarded to the bidder that provides the best value to the City.