Description
The State of Vermont is seeking a vendor to deliver a comprehensive, performance‑based cooling‑tower water‑treatment program for twelve towers across nine state locations. The contractor must provide chemical dosing (scale inhibitor, two biocides), install and maintain dosing equipment and controllers, conduct monthly on‑site service visits, operate a 24/7 emergency response line, supply test kits and training, and produce regular performance and incident reports. The effort includes laboratory analysis, safety documentation, and coordination with existing chemical‑free devices. The contract is for an initial 36‑month term with two optional one‑year renewals.
• Full‑service water‑treatment program (chemical supply, dosing equipment, monitoring, optimization) for 12 cooling towers.
• Monthly on‑site visits plus 24/7 emergency response, with chemical delivery within 48 hours of a call.
• Required training for state staff, provision of biological test kits, and detailed reporting (monthly, annual, and incident‑based).
• Contractor must hold EPA‑registered biocides, VT Department of Agriculture certification, and provide spill‑containment delivery trucks and double‑wall storage tanks.
• Performance metrics include corrosion rates ≤ 1 MPY (mild steel) and ≤ 0.1 MPY (copper), no visible pitting, and no hard mineral deposits.