This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Salisbury, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

TABULATIONS: Verbal tabulations of open market bids and award information can be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES: FOB SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA WITH ALL TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID AND INCLUDED IN BID PRICE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN BID. AWARD CRITERIA: As provided by Statute, award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s),considering quality, performance, and the time specified for performance. AWARD OF CONTRACT: It is the general intent to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items. The right is reserved; however, to make awards on the basis of individual items or groups of items, if such shall be considered by the City to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. SCOPE: It is the intent of this Invitation for Bids to establish a vendor to provide Aluminum Chlorohyrdate to SalisburyRowan Utilities for water treatment, as described in the Specifications. DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by bidder.Otherwise it will be considered that equipment, goods and/or services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and requirements; a successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail. However, the City makes no implication that deviations will be acceptable. Bidder is advised that the response (or lack thereof) on this question does not take precedence over specific responses or non-responses provided elsewhere in this bid. SALES TAX: DO include sales tax in bid amount. BID SUBMISSION: Bids shall be submitted on the forms of proposal attached hereto. All requested information shall be provided. For bid results email Jim Amaral at jamar@salisburync.gov. Questions regarding the specifications on this bid should be referred to Jim Amaral at jamar@salisburync.gov by Tuesday 7/5/2022 at 2:00 PM. The City of Salisbury may terminate/cancel this contract at any time by providing written notice to the bidder at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of termination/cancellation. The City of Salisbury reserves the right to reject any and all bids on the basis of the function, compatibility with user requirements, as well as cost. The City of Salisbury reserves the right to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items, or to make award on the basis of individual items or groups of items, whichever shall be considered by the City of Salisbury to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. Bidders should show unit prices, but are requested to offer a lump sum price. The City of Salisbury will not be bound by oral discussions during evaluation process. Responsible purchasing agent should approve all contact regarding this award.