Only one (1) bid per vendor is allowed. Only bids written in ink or typewritten, and properly signed by a member of the firm or authorized representative, will be accepted. All bids submitted are subject to these general conditions, additional requirements, and any special conditions and specifications contained herein, all of which are made part of the bid proposal. Bidders, who are unable to bid on this request, are asked to state your reason for not submitting a bid on the Bid Form and return the same to this office before bid opening date. Failure to do so may result in your name being removed from the vendor list. Questions on this bid are to be emailed to FINcontracts@kenner.la.us no later than FIVE (5) working days prior to bid opening. Please reference bid number in all requests. Any corrections to portions of the bid form that are completed by the bidder must be initialed. The City of Kenner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, and waive informalities. However, the provisions and requirements of the Louisiana Public Bid law, those stated in the advertisement for bids, those provided in the bid form and written specifications shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by the City of Kenner. The City of Kenner will accept one price for each item unless otherwise indicated. Two or more prices for one item will result in bid rejection. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The City of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts or place orders with the lowest responsive bidder, on a lump sum or individual item basis or such combination as shall in its judgment be in the best interest of the city. Awards will be based on compliance with the specifications and the delivery and/or completion date. All orders/services must be delivered/provided within the time specified in the Bid Specifications. PRICES: All prices shall be quoted in the unit of measure specified, and unless otherwise specified, shall be exclusive of State and Parish taxes. As per LSA-RS 47:301 et seq., all governmental bodies are excluded from payment of sales taxes to any Louisiana taxing body. All bids submitted shall remain binding and may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing date for receiving bids. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT: The City of Kenner reserves the right to cancel all or any part if not shipped promptly. The order must not be filled at a higher price than quoted. The City of Kenner reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time and for any reason by issuing a THIRTY (30) day written notice to the contractor. Specifications for a two-year contract for a supply of Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCI) in small bulk deliveries, for the Department of Wastewater. The sodium hypochlorite in this specification will be used for odor control and disinfection of wastewater at the City of Kenner Wastewater Treatment Plant. The quantities listed are for bidding purposes only, and represent an approximate quantity to be purchased over the two-year period. Actual requirements may be more or less than quantities listed. Usage will be on an as needed basis. This contract will be effective as of July 1, 2020 till June 30, 2022. All bidders must submit safety data sheets and product data sheets with their bid. Failure to comply will cause the bid to be rejected. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Chemical composition of sodium hypochlorite - (NaOCI)
Typical analysis and specifications:
Available chlorine - minimum by weight 12.5% (as weight to volume or trade%) 15% (150/1)
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI) by weight - 13.03%
Specific gravity@ 20 degrees c - 1.20 to 1.21
Chlorine (cl2) by weight per gallon - 1.25 lbs./gal.
PH - 12-13 S.U.
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