TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERYOF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE RFP

Description: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority (LTMUA) for the furnishing and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite. The contract period shall commence at the signing of the contract and terminate December 31, 2028. Bids will be opened and publicly read on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM prevailing time. No bidder may withdraw his, her or its bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked with the identity of the contract and the envelope shall contain the name and address of the bidder. Bids should be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and Ownership Disclosure Form and Iran Investment Activities Disclosure Form. Bidders are required to comply with P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27). The successful bidder shall be required to comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. The Authority reserves the right to split bids, to reject any and all bids, or to waive irregularities as permitted by law. BID NAME: Two Year Contract for Furnishing and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite. INTENT: LTMUA is receiving bids for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite. A contract will be awarded to the vendor submitting the lowest responsible unit price. BID DOCUMENTS AND SUBMISSION: Bids shall be made on the standard proposal form attached to the specifications. All blank spaces must be filled in appropriately in type or ink. Bids can be submitted via mail or hand delivered to the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority, 2900 Bayshore Road, Villas, New Jersey, 08251. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, plainly marked with the identity of the contract, and shall contain the name and address of the bidder. Proposal shall be signed by the person, partnership or corporation to be bound. No alterations, additions or revisions shall be made to the proposal forms except as permitted. Bids must include a completed and notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, Ownership Disclosure Form, Iran Investment Activities Disclosure Form, Affirmative Action Evidence (as required), and other required submission items identified in the specifications and checklist. CONTRACT PERIOD: The contract period shall commence on January 1, 2027 and terminate on December 31, 2028. Quoted prices must be held for the entire contract period. The approximate quantity required during the contract period is 90,000 gallons in 4,000 to 5,000 gallon deliveries; no minimum quantity is guaranteed. Purchase orders will be issued as needs arise and payment will be made for exact units delivered at the unit price bid. Unit prices shall remain fixed for the contract period and should include F.O.B. destination prepaid, inside delivery. Invoices must be submitted within thirty (30) days of delivery. DELIVERY AND SPECIFICATIONS: Delivery of liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be 4,000 to 5,000 gallon truckload deliveries. Deliveries must arrive at the Authority plant no later than 2:00 PM (EST/EDT as applicable). Deliveries arriving after 2:00 PM require overtime pay for staff and the Authority shall deduct expenses incurred for late delivery from subsequent payment. Deliveries must arrive within seventy-two (72) hours after notification by the Authority; failure to meet specified time will result in a penalty of $165.00 per calendar day until delivery is received. A sample of delivered product shall be supplied at time of delivery. The hypochlorite shall be delivered by tank truck that complies with federal and state regulations and shall be used exclusively for liquid sodium hypochlorite. Delivery slips furnished at time of delivery shall include total gallons delivered, scale weights (Gross, Tare, Net), percent sodium hypochlorite solution, specific gravity, and pounds per gallon. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Bidder shall supply analysis of proposed 15% sodium hypochlorite solution. Minimum specifications: Concentration (Trade Percent @ 20°C) 15%; Available chlorine g/l 150; Weight percent 12.4; pH 11.0 - 12.0; Specific Gravity @ 20°C 1.20 - 1.21; Maximum temperature at time of delivery 85°F (29.4°C). Liquid shall contain no insoluble matter by weight and not more than 2.5 grams per liter total free alkali (as NaOH). Product must meet AWWA Standard B300-87 and ANSI/NSF Standard 60. The Authority reserves the right to have supplied product independently sampled and analyzed. Contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If delivered product does not meet specifications, Contractor shall remove rejected product within twelve (12) hours of notification at no cost to the Authority; Authority may dispose and charge contractor for removal, disposal and replacement costs. SITE AND HANDLING: Storage tanks are located at the LTMUA Treatment Plant NaOCl Storage Building; fill line connection on west side of building. Bidders are advised to visit site prior to bidding. Re-usable chemical containers are supplied on a loan basis without charge unless damaged or lost; vendors desiring return must pick them up at next delivery or they will be forfeited. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The bidder shall comply with New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act labeling and MSDS requirements. The successful bidder must supply required affirmative action evidence before contract execution (federal affirmative action letter, Certificate of Employee Information Report approval, or AA302 form). Political Contribution Disclosure (P.L. 2005, c.271) and other procurement forms/certifications must be provided as required. The Authority requires proof of business registration and proof of liability insurance as part of the submission checklist. The Authority reserves rights regarding award, acceptance, rejection and splitting of bids.