Specifications include, but are not limited to: E. WATER 1. WATER SOURCE a) All plant procedures and testing must conform to F.D.A., E.P.A., and N.S.F. regulations and standards. b) All water shall be bottled in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. 2. BOTTLED SPRING WATER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Vendor must include with bid, a copy of laboratory testing reports and spec sheets to ensure purity of water. F. EQUIPMENT 1. WATER UNITS Hot/cold water unit must be new and include a cup dispenser. All equipment must be U.L. Approved. Bottled Spring Water jug to be 5 gallon capacity. Vendor will supply with their bid, a brochure of the unit they are bidding. 2. TRUCKS Vendor shall have a fleet of trucks and drivers dedicated to the State of Delaware accounts, most agencies require a delivery every two weeks and wish to maintain the delivery schedule of every two weeks. 3. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Vendor must provide annual maintenance on all water coolers. Coolers must be checked to ensure they are working properly and must have an annual cleaning. G. SERVICE 1. DELIVERY/INSTALLATION a) All Bottled Spring Water, cooler units and related supplies and equipment must be delivered and installed at the location specified by using agency. The contractor must make delivery and complete installations within five (5) working days of receipt of request. b) Using agency will contact the appropriate contractor who was awarded their area. The agency will advise the contractor of the number of bottles necessary to service each cooler and its location. c) It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to determine/establish delivery schedules for each respective agency. Currently the State works on a bi-weekly delivery and would like to continue this way.
