Water Works: Bid - Water Treatment Chemicals

Manchester Water Works is procuring a full‑year supply of water‑treatment chemicals for its Lake Massabesic and Merrimack River treatment plants. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid competitive RFB covering twelve liquid chemicals, one bulk solid chemical, granular activated carbon, and associated disposal services, all of which must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60. Quantities are large (e.g., 140 k gal of 12.5 % sodium hypochlorite, 330 k gal of 50 % aluminum sulfate) and deliveries must occur within a 7‑day notice window during normal business hours. The contract term is July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 with the possibility of up to three one‑year extensions. • Scope: Supply, certify, deliver, and in the case of GAC, remove and dispose of a complete suite of treatment chemicals. • Procurement type: Full and open competition sealed‑bid; award to be made by the Board of Water Commissioners. • Technical requirements: All chemicals must be NSF‑60 certified, delivered with safety data sheets, temperature ≤46.1 °C, and drivers must present identification. • Payment: Invoices payable within 45 days of delivery/acceptance; early‑payment discounts via city p‑card. • Insurance: General liability $1 M per occurrence, auto liability $1 M, workers’ comp $100 K per injury.