This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Des Peres, Missouri. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Des Peres is soliciting bids for pool chemicals to be purchase and delivered periodically from January-December 2025. Bids may be delivered in person, by carrier, or by mail. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to see that his/her bid is received in proper time. No late bids will be considered. Questions concerning these specifications of this bid should be directed to Dylan Thomas, Aquatic Supervisor 314-835-6167 or by email at dthomas@desperesmo.org. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid deemed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to be in the best interest of the City. All bids submitted shall be binding on the bidder for a period of thirty (30) days from date of bid opening. No fax or verbal bids will be accepted. Vendors are responsible for the timely delivery of bid packages to the Des Peres City Clerk. A postage meter mark is not sufficient evidence of mailing any bid package. Vendors must be properly licensed with federal, state and local governments and agencies. All items shall conform to existing occupational safety and health standards (O.S.H.A.) and price shall include complete delivery, printed materials, and Material safety data sheet (MSDS). The City prefers delivery times between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through the rear loading entrance of The Lodge for the indoor pool and the lower level of the outdoor pool house for the outdoor pool. Please indicate on the Bid Sheet the preferred method of placing an order and the estimated delivery time after the order is placed. All specifications listed are intended to be preferred function and performance specifications. No specification should be construed as representing any particular brand of materials. Bidders should propose to furnish materials that come closest to meeting the details of the specifications. Where deviations are necessary, bidder must specify such deviation in the "Bid Response Form," stating why the supplies he/she proposes will render equivalent reliability or performance. Failure to detail all such deviations will provide a basis for rejection of the entire proposal. The City of Des Peres has a preference for materials made in the U.S.A. The City of Des Peres is exempt from all sales tax. Exemption certificates will be furnished upon request. Vendor has authorization to use State Contract pricing if applicable. Prices quoted are to be firm and final; and prices shall be stated in units of quantity specified with packing, shipping and draying charges included. Any and all discounts for which the City of Des Peres qualifies should be applied and included in the bid. The Vendor agrees that he shall and will indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Owner, his agents, servants and employees from and against any and all losses, damages (by judgment or settlement), charges and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) which they or any one or more of them may incur or sustain by reason of any claims or causes of action for personal injury or injuries, including death, to any person or persons whomsoever (including the officers, agents, servants or employees of the Vendor or of any subcontractor) including but not limited to such claims or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with, or occasioned by the work performed by the Vendor or subcontractor, their respective agents, servants or employees under or pursuant to this contract.