Sodium Hypochlorite 12%-15% (NaOCL)

The City of Shelton (“City”) is seeking competitive bids for Sodium Hypochlorite 12%-15% (NaOCL).  

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-34
• Department: Water Pollution Control Plant
• Department Head: Danielle Morrison (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-15T21:15:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-06-16T21:30:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Requirements —

  Any sizes or estimates of quantities as shown on drawings or stated herein are approximate and are not guaranteed in any respect. The City reserves the right at all times to increase or decrease the amount of work if deemed in its best interest. Price is to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, plant, mobilization, permits, insurances, etc., required to properly complete the project. The City of Shelton reserves the right to award the bid with multiple items:

  • To more than one bidder, based on meeting the item(s) specification, cost, availability, or any combination of these criteria;
  • To a single bidder who meets the specifications for all items, and offers the best combination of lowest cost, best availability, and broadest product range;
  • And may add, subtract, or delete any item and/or quantity as deemed in the best interest of the City.

  The Bidder must not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, against any person on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or veteran status, in their employment practices, in any of their contractual arrangements, in all service and accommodations they offer to the public, and in any of their other business operations. The successful bidder MUST secure all required permits (local, state, federal) prior to commencing work on the site, if applicable.

• Request for Information and Addenda Notification —

  All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing through the City’s OpenGov e-Procurement Question/Answer Tab.  Bidders are required to register for an account via the City e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofshelton.  It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to submit via the City’s e-Procurement portal. Late bids will not be accepted and will be rejected.

  Please include the section title for each question, if applicable, in order to ensure that questions asked are responded to correctly.  Bidders must clearly understand that the only official answer or position of the City shall be the one stated in writing and posted on the City’s procurement portal.  When asking questions, please enter each question separately. 

  Verbal requests for information will not be accepted. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the bidder waiving the right to dispute bid specifications and conditions, no exceptions. A response in the form of an addendum will be posted to the City’s e-Procurement portal no later than 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026;  it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to monitor the website for updated information about this bid.

  Any contact about this bid between a Bidder and any other City official and/or department manager and/or City of Shelton employee, other than as set forth above, may be grounds for disqualification of that Bidder. No questions or clarifications shall be answered by phone, in person, or in any other manner other than specified above.

• Bid/Proposal Unsealing —

  Bids will be received up to but not later than 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 via the City e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofshelton. The City e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times.  By way of the e-Procurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes (11:00 am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026). Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The City of Shelton strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

• Insurance Requirements —

  • The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Shelton as the additional insured.  The insurance is to be suitable Contractor’s Liability and Worker’s Compensation, thereby making the City of Shelton harmless from all eventualities that may occur relative to this Bid and the resulting purchase order or contract. 

    The Contractor shall not commence any work under the Contract until all insurance required by this section has been obtained and certificates of insurance and any other evidence of required coverage requested by the City, including a copy of the policy itself, have been received and approved by the City. Such policies shall stipulate that no coverage can be changed or canceled, including for non-payment of premium, unless the City has had thirty (30) days prior notice in writing. Certificates of renewal or changes in policies shall be delivered to the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the policy. The City always reserves the right to reject insurance companies; if approved insurance policies cannot be provided, the contract shall be terminated. The insurance requirements set forth are minimum limits of coverage only and in no way limit the Contractor’s liability. The following insurance is required to be maintained in full force until all work required by the contract has been fully completed, except that products / completed operations coverage shall be maintained for five (5) years. Insurance will be primary and non-contributory with a 30-day notice of cancelation in favor of the City of Shelton. Insurance carriers will be no less than A-rated and admitted carrier or subject to review by the City of Shelton.

    Worker’s Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall carry Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance in the form and in such amounts as may be currently required to comply with the labor laws of the State of Connecticut.

    Automobile Insurance: The Contractor shall carry and maintain during the life of the Contract a policy with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 and rider CA9948 or equivalent. This policy shall include all liability of the Contractor arising from the operation of all self-owned motor vehicles used in the performance of the Contract, and shall also include a ‘non-ownership’ provision covering the operation of motor vehicles not owned by the Contractor, but used in the performance of the work.

    Commercial General Liability:

                        Bodily injury and property damage:  $1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate

                        Products / Completed Operations:  $1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate.

    This policy shall include Subcontractor’s liability coverage, protecting the Contractor and the City against liability arising out of the activities of Subcontractors engaged by the Contractor in the performance of the work.

    Umbrella / Excess Policy:  An umbrella policy in the amount of $1,000,000 with respect to all operations the Contractor performs, is required.

    Pollution Liability Insurance:  Where applicable, a policy in the amount of $5,000,000 including coverage for transport and other offsite risks. Such policy must be given to the City for review and determination of acceptability before an award will be made.

    Additional Insureds: The City of Shelton, Shelton Board of Education, its officers, officials, employees, agents, boards and commissions shall be named as Additional Insureds on the Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s Commercial General Liability (for ongoing and completed operations, Automobile and Umbrella policies. The coverage shall be primary and non-contributory and contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City of Shelton. 

    Subcontractor’s Insurance:  Each Subcontractor engaged by the Contractor to perform any work under the Contract shall obtain all insurance required of the Contractor in the same amounts and subject to the same provisions specified above for the Contractor, including the additional insured requirement. Certificates of insurance shall be submitted to the Contractor and the City, and approved by the City before commencing any work.

• Mandatory Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting —

  The Mandatory Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting will be at NO VALUE at NO VALUE on NO VALUE and will comply with Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time.

• Non-Collusion Affidavit —
  The intent of the Non-Collusion Affidavit is to protect the integrity of Shelton’s purchasing process in order to insure that bids/proposals have been arrived at independently and have been submitted without collusion.  Said policy is adopted in the best interests of the City of Shelton.

  Bidder shall complete and upload a signed and notarized non-collusion affidavit found in the Vendor Questionnaire Section. 

• Scope of Work —

  Sodium Hypochlorite 12%-15% (NaOCL)

   

  The City of Shelton WPCP is accepting bids for the delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite in bulk. The prospective bidders shall have the capacity to deliver a minimum load of 5000 gallons for each delivery. The City uses approximately 15,000 to 20,000 gallons per season. Delivery shall be by tanker truck using the standard “cam lock” technology. It shall be the responsibility of the driver to ensure delivery into the holding tank and supply any equipment necessary to complete this. The delivery area is tight, so prospective drivers should possess the skills necessary to back-in to confined areas.

   

  (As an alternate, we are requesting pricing for delivery of approximately 1600 gallons per order, dispensed into our supplied, 275-gallon totes (six in total) as an emergency alternative.

   

  This bid shall be effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

   

   

• Optional Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting —

  The Optional Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting will be at NO VALUE at NO VALUE on NO VALUE and will comply with Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time.

• Suspension and Debarment —

  Suspension and Debarment

  The City will not enter into contracts with parties that have been debarred, suspended or excluded from Federal assistance programs per 2 CFR part 180 and part 1532 and 40 CFR part 31.35

  Further, the bidder is required to verify that the bidder, or its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 19.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.40 and 29.945

  The bidder is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into.

  By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:

  The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City if it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.  The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer.  The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

• Background Check —

  All individuals assigned to the Project site may be required to undergo a background check by Shelton Police Department (SPD). If required, the name and date of the individual must be furnished to the Contractor at least seven (7) calendar days before the individual is to arrive on site. Individuals who have not been approved by the SPD will not be allowed on site. Individuals who are convicted sex offenders, who have committed crimes against minors, or who have been convicted of a serious felony are not permitted on the Project.  Individuals with other offenses will be evaluated by the SPD on a case-by-case basis.  NO FIREARMS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ARE PERMITTED ON CITY PROPERTY, REGARLDESS IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS A VALID PERMIT TO CARRY / USE.

• No Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting required —

  No Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting required.

• Contract —

  Please review and acknowledge in Vendor Questionnaire Section. 

   

  SAMPLE   AGREEMENT

  THIS AGREEMENT, entered into on this _______ day of _______________________, 20 ____ by and between the CITY of Shelton (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”) and <COMPANY>­­­­ (hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACTOR’):

  WHEREAS, the CITY desires to retain the services of <CONTRACTOR> to perform any and all services as required and set forth in “City of Shelton <RFP> <RFQ> Bid # <NUMBER> <TITLE>” in accordance with the Contract Documents and Addenda set forth in Schedule A.

  NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and the CONTRACTOR for the consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar and other valuable consideration and under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, hereby agree as follows, to wit:

  • The CITY hereby engages the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to perform any and all services as required and set forth in “City of Shelton <RFP? <RFQ> Bid # <NUMBER> <TITLE> in accordance with the Contract Documents and Addenda set forth in Schedule A.  
  • Additional work shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR only with the specific authorization of the CITY under a written amendment to this Agreement.

  • The CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees that it will perform its services under this Agreement in accordance with the highest standards and best practices of its trade. 

  • In performing the services required under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall conform to all applicable provisions of Federal, State and local laws and regulations, including all environmental matters. 

  • The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the CITY for any damages, claims, actions and losses arising either directly or indirectly from the work performed by the CONTRACTOR or his subcontractors. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement and shall in no way be limited by reason of any insurance coverage.

  • The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY with evidence of insurance coverage of a type and in the amounts required by the contract documents and naming the CITY as an additional insured if the CITY so requires. All insurance shall be taken out and maintained at no cost or expense to the CITY and the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the full amount of any deductible. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of $ <AMOUNT> shall be presented to the CITY prior to commencing the performance of any work under this agreement. The Performance Bond shall be released upon the CITY’s final acceptance of the Project.

  •  In providing the services required under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall meet with CITY officials/representatives as often as reasonably necessary and shall be available upon request.

  • The CITY of Shelton may terminate any Contract/Purchase Order at any time for any reason. Said termination shall not give rise to any claim against the CITY for damages or for additional compensation. 

  • Non-appropriation: If the CITY fails to appropriate the funds required by the Agreement or fails for two consecutive months to make the payments required hereunder, the Agreement shall be deemed to be terminated and of no further force and effect, and the CONTRACTOR shall retain all sums previously deposited as liquidated damages, provided the CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR any amounts due for services rendered as of the date of termination.

  • The CITY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR $ <AMOUNT>. 

  • The CONTRACTOR shall not assert any claim arising out of any act or omission by any agent, officer or employee of the CITY in the execution or performance of this Agreement.

  •  The CONTRACTOR shall commence work on this project as directed by the CITY.

  •  All work performed by the CONTRACTOR shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by the CITY.

  • The wages paid on an hourly basis to any mechanic, laborer or workman employed upon the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such employee to any employee welfare fund, as defined in subsection (i) of Section 31-53 of the General Statutes, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the town in which such public work project is being constructed. Any CONTRACTOR who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such employees to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each employee as part of his wages the amount of payment or contribution for his classification on each pay day.

  • Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 49-41a, the CONTRACTOR, within thirty (30) days after payment by the CITY, shall pay any amounts due any subcontractor, whether for labor performed or materials furnished, when the labor or materials have been included in a requisition submitted by the CONTRACTOR and paid by the CITY. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall include in each of its subcontracts a provision requiring each subcontractor to pay any amounts due any of its subcontractors, whether for labor performed or materials furnished, within thirty (30) days after such subcontractor receives a payment from the CONTRACTOR which encompasses labor and materials furnished by such subcontractor.

  • Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 49-41b, the CITY shall withhold five percent (5%) from any periodic payment or final payment until the work required herein has been completed and accepted by the CITY.

  • The CONTRACTOR acknowledges the execution of the Non-Collusion Affidavit which was submitted as part of the bid documents and reaffirms the statement s provided for therein.

  • The CONTRACTOR agrees that the CITY of Shelton, the State of Connecticut, agencies of the Federal Government, or any other authorized representatives, shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after the final payment under the contract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of such CONTRACTOR, involving transactions related to the CONTRACTOR.

  The period of access and examination described above, for records which related to (1) appeals for disputes, (2) litigation of the settlement of claims arising out of the performance of this contract, or (3) costs and expenses in relation to the performance of the contract to which exception has been taken by the CITY, State or Federal government or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall continue until such appeals, litigation, claims or exceptions have been disposed of.

  • Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-52a, in the employment of mechanics, laborers or workmen to perform the work specified herein, preference shall be given to residents of the state who are, and continuously for at least six (6) months prior to the date hereof have been, residents of this state, and if no such person is available, then to residents of other states.

   

  CITY OF SHELTON                                                   COMPANY __________________________

   

  By ___________________________________            By_________________________________

   

  __________Mark A. Lauretti_______________             ___________________________________

                          Mayor                                                              Contractor Title

• Award Criteria —

  Unless stated otherwise, the City intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible firm meeting the City’s specifications, based on the combination of fee, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the work safely and in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informality to technicalities of proposals, or to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Shelton.

  The agreement may not be assigned, transferred or sublet in any manner or portion without the specific prior knowledge and consent to do so by the City. 

Submission Requirements

• Bid Bond —

  Please upload:

  • Bid Bond(s): 
    • No of total bid amount.
• Certificate of Insurance (required) —

  Please upload most current Certification of Insurance meeting the specifications of this bid.

• Non-Collusion Affidavit (Signed and notarized) (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Bid Proposal Confirmation (required) —

  Respondent confirms to provide all documents, provisions, labor, materials, equipment, technical service, insurances, warranties, applicable taxes and licenses, etc., to supply all Items/Services per the specifications of this response, or alternate manufacturers as approved by the City. The Respondent hereby certifies that any and all defects, errors, inconsistencies or omissions of which he/she is aware, either directly or by notification from any sub-bidder or material supplier. 

• License(s) (required) —

  Please upload applicable License(s)

• Review of Sample Agreement (required) —

  Confirm you have reviewed the City's Sample Agreement.

• Please add any additional information you would like for the City to review.
• Bid Bond? (required) —

  Will this solicitation be of a construction nature and is it anticipated to cost in excess of $100,000?

• Bid Bond Percentage (required) —

  Please enter the percentage amount for your Bid Bond requirement:

• Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting? (required) —

  Please select the appropriate option for Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting?

  1. Mandatory Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting
  2. Optional Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting
  3. No Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting required.
• Electronic Pricing Table (required) —

  Would you like to have bidders respond to an electronic pricing table through OpenGov?

  Choose this if:

  1. This is a quote for a finite set of goods or commodities
  2. This is a Construction Bid with a Bid Schedule
  3. Seeking services for hourly rate schedules