TOWN OF NEWBURGH
WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
FOR THE TOWN OF NEWBURGH WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
CONTENTS OF BID
This bid consists of the following documents:
Notice to Bidders
Information to Bidders
Bid Proposal
Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate
Certificate of Compliance
Specifications
PREPARATION OF BIDS
Each bid or proposal must be typewritten or written in ink on the forms hereto annexed and signed by the bidder. The blank places in the proposal must be filled in as noted and no change shall be made in the phraseology of the proposal or in the items mentioned therein.
PRE-BID INVESTIGATION
Prior to bid submittal, bidders shall view and investigate the site work and adjacent area, and it shall be conclusively presumed that each bidder has full knowledge of all conditions on or around the site which may affect in any way the performance of the work to be done under this Contract. The Owner makes no warranties or representations whatsoever with respect to site conditions.
SUBMITTAL OF BIDS
Bids must be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope and appropriately marked with the name of the bidder, project and addressed to the Board advertising for bids, but otherwise unmarked.
INFORMAL BIDS
Bids that are illegible or that contain omissions, erasures, alterations, additions, or items not called for in the itemized proposal, or that contain irregularities of any kind, may be rejected as informal.
The unit prices bid as called for in the Proposal shall be indicated in words and by figures.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in or reject all bids submitted, or to accept the bid and award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder therefore, as provided by law.
BASIS OF AWARD - COMPARISONS OF BIDS
The Contract shall be awarded, if at all, to the lowest responsible bidder. In the case of Unit Price Contracts, the lowest responsible bidder shall be determined by a comparison of the unit prices, as called for in the proposal and in conformity with the specifications.
The Town shall award each water treatment chemical listed in the Bid Proposal individually
ERRORS IN BID
In the event that the amount shown in words and its equivalent in figures do not agree, the written words shall be considered binding.
UNBALANCED BID
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid in which the unit prices appear, in the judgment of the Engineer, to constitute an unbalanced, impracticable or unreasonable bid for such work.
APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES
Bidders are advised that the estimate of quantities of the various items of work and materials is approximate only and shall not be made the basis of any claim against the Owner.
The Contractor shall assert no claim against the Owner on account of any variation between the estimated quantities and the actual quantities as measured when the work is complete, or on account of any mistake, misunderstanding or misconception as to the nature, location or amount of work to be performed by the Contractor under this Contract.
CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING
Each bidder shall submit the certificate of non-collusive bidding annexed hereto.
CONTRACT PERIOD
The Bid Proposal for these water treatment chemicals shall be valid for the period through December 31st of the calendar year of the bid.
