This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Groton, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This Bid is for a qualified firm to provide Grease and Grit Removal and Disposal Services for the Town of Groton Conn. Water Pollution Control Dept. The contract shall be effective from the date of award and ending June 30, 2023. Work Description: o Grit removal from two grit chambers twice per year at the Treatment Plant, o Grease Removal from one wet well at least once per year at the Treatment Plant, o Grit and Grease Removal from 9 town wide pump stations once per year, o Grit and Grease Removal from 3 town wide pump stations twice per year. o Provide off-site disposal of all removed grease and grit. The Town of Groton does not have disposal facilities or approved site. The intent is to completely remove all Grit and Grease from the well to restore them to original design capacity It is the intent of this "Invitation to Bid" to establish a vendor to supply the Town of Groton with a Removal and Disposal of Fats, Oils, Grease, and Grit from the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF). The prospective bidder must complete the bid form and company information sheet, but need not return the entire Invitation to Bid. The bidder is not to include any taxes from which the Town is exempted by law. The Town will complete any tax exemption forms that the successful vendor may require if such forms are within the Town's legal parameters. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any minor deviations from our bid requirements if it is in the best interest of the Town to do so. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 90 days after the actual date of the bid opening, during which time prices will be firm. Bids may be withdrawn by written authorization only and only if withdrawal request is received one (1) day or more prior to the bid opening. The proposed prices in this bid shall hold through each delivery date indicated. Costs for the preparation of this proposal are to be borne entirely by the bidders. They shall not in any way be charged to the Town of Groton. All submissions become the property of the Town of Groton to use as required to meet the objectives of this bid. Any inquiries for this bid shall be directed via email to Eileen Cardillo, Purchasing Agent, at ecardillo@groton-ct.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. eight (8) days prior to bid opening date. Pricing shall not be discussed with any individual in the Town other than the Purchasing Agent. Once a bid date has been established only questions relevant to the technical aspects of the bid or how to properly complete the bid form may be addressed. Any vendor contacting any individual other than those named in this section may have their bid rejected by the Purchasing Agent. If addendum's clarifying the bid or providing additional information to bidders is necessary the Purchasing Agent of the Town can, at his/her option, extend the date of the bid opening. It is assumed that each vendor submitting a bid will have made himself/herself familiar with the requirements of the specifications and requested an on-site review if necessary so that his/her bid is all inclusive as per the intent of the specifications