Description
Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a broad range of laboratory consumables, chemicals, glassware, safety equipment, and related items for its water‑treatment testing labs. The contract is a fixed‑price three‑year agreement (May 2024 – April 2027) with optional one‑year extensions, and requires rapid order fulfillment (within two business days) and compliance with extensive insurance, fair‑employment, and safety policies. Bids must include item‑by‑item net pricing for a 42‑item Representative List, a $20,000 bid security, and a full catalog with discount structure.
• Scope covers chemicals (e.g., hydrochloric acid, acetone), glassware, pipette tips, safety gloves, and related consumables.
• Delivery must be FOB destination to FRSA’s lab at 3701 Grant Park Avenue; all freight charges are included in the bid price.
• Vendor must maintain a web portal for order placement/tracking and be able to ship items within two business days of receipt.
• Evaluation is primarily price‑based after meeting minimum compliance requirements; the low‑bidder wins.
• Contract requires a $20k bid bond, specific insurance coverages (General Liability $1 M, etc.), and adherence to a 60‑day bid‑withdrawal restriction.