Project Information

Bid Title

WPC Division Liquid Polymer ITB

Issuing Agency

Enfield town

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Jun 10, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	WPC Division Liquid Polymer ITB
Category:	Town of Enfield, Public Works
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082

Description: TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT INVITATION TO BID WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION LIQUID POLYMER June 2, 2026 Sealed bids for the supply and delivery of the product named above will be received at the Office of the Director of Finance until 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Thereafter, bids will be opened in public and read aloud pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Governor’s Executive Orders. Responses received after this date and time will not be accepted. Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Capital Projects & Administration, Department of Public Works (860) 763-8806| For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or, Todd Matthewson, Superintendent, Water Pollution Control Division, 90 Parsons Road, Enfield, CT 06082, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. |(860) 253-6450, or the Town's website, www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx . The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of bids, to waive formalities or informalities and to award the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the Town. The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond. John A. Wilcox, Director of Finance, EOE/AA Publication Date/Time: 6/2/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2026 11:00 AM Pre-bid Meeting: n/a Contact Person: Carl R. Johnson, CCMO Deputy Director – Capital Projects & Administration Department of Public Works Town of Enfield 40 Moody Road Enfield, CT 06082 Phone: (860)763-8806 cajohnson@enfield.org Fee: n/a Miscellaneous: Information or questions relative to this Invitation to Bid should be directed to Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Public Works – Capital Projects & Administration at (860) 763 – 8806 | cajohnson@enfield.org. Related Documents: ITB Specs - WPC Division Liquid Polymer

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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION TO BID

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

LIQUID POLYMER

June 2, 2026

Sealed bids for the supply and delivery of the product named above will be received at the

Office of the Director of Finance until 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Thereafter,

bids will be opened in public and read aloud pursuant to the applicable provisions of the

Governor’s Executive Orders. Responses received after this date and time will not be accepted.

Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of

Capital Projects & Administration, Department of Public Works (860) 763-8806|

cajohnson@enfield.org or, Todd Matthewson, Superintendent, Water Pollution Control

Division, 90 Parsons Road, Enfield, CT 06082, tmatthewson@enfield.org|(860) 253-6450, or the

Town's website, www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx.

The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of bids, to waive

formalities or informalities and to award the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.

The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small

and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

John A. Wilcox,

Director of Finance, EOE/AA

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Standard Instructions to Bidders

1. INTRODUCTION

The Town of Enfield is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of the product described

in the Scope of Work herein. If there are any conflicts between the instructions in these

Standard Instructions to Bidders and any other bid document(s), these Standard

Instructions to Bidders shall prevail.

2. KEY EVENT DATES

Advertisement of Invitation to Bid

Public Bid Opening

Bid Awarded (not definite)

Commencement of Contract

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

11:00 a.m. EST, Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Week of June 29, 2026

July 1, 2026

3. OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026, specifications and bid documents may be obtained from

Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Capital Projects & Administration, Department of Public

Works (860) 763-8806|cajohnson@enfield.org, or Todd Matthewson, Superintendent,

Water Pollution Control Division, 90 Parsons Road, Enfield, CT 06082,

tmatthewson@enfield.org|(860) 253-6450, or the Town's website, www.enfield-

ct.gov/Bids.aspx .

4. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

a. One (1) original and two (2) copies of all bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope

clearly marked "WPC DIVISION LIQUID POLYMER". If forwarded by mail or courier,

the sealed envelope must be addressed to "Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820

Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082". Since all submissions must be time and

date-stamped, the Finance Department will accept bids Monday through Friday, from

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST (excluding holidays). Bids must be at the Office of the

Director of Finance by the time of the Public Bid Opening Date noticed in Section 2

entitled KEY EVENT DATES. Postmarks are NOT an acceptable waiver of this policy.

Corrections and/or modifications received after the first bid is publicly opened will

NOT be accepted.

b. Ditto marks or words such as "SAME" on the bid Form are NOT considered writing and

must not be used.

c. All information must be submitted in ink or typewritten. Mistakes may be crossed out

and corrections inserted. Corrections must be initialed by the person signing the bid.

d. Bids are considered valid for ninety (90) days after being opened. Bidders may not

withdraw, cancel or modify their bids for a period of ninety (90) days after bids are

opened.

e. Bids must be signed by an authorized person representing the legal entity of the

Bidder.

f. The inability to meet any specified requirements(s) must be stated in writing and

attached to the Bid Form or written on the Bid Form.

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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION FOR BID

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

LIQUID POLYMER

Standard Instructions to Bidders (Continued)

5. PRESUMPTION OF BIDDER BEING FULLY INFORMED

At the time the first bid is opened, each Bidder is presumed to have read and be thoroughly

familiar with all bid and contract documents for this project. Failure or omission of the

Bidder to receive or examine any information shall in no way relieve any Bidder from

obligations with respect to their bid.

6. INTERPRETATION OF ACCEPTABLE WORK

The specifications, Bid Form, and Contract documents are to be interpreted as meaning

those acceptable to the Town of Enfield. Any substantive changes or interpretations will

be issued by the Town in writing as an addendum.

7. TAX EXEMPTIONS

The Town of Enfield is exempt from Federal Excise taxes and Connecticut Sales and Use

taxes. Bidders shall avail themselves of these exemptions.

8. INSURANCE

Provider shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the following

minimum coverage. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in the State of

Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best’s Rating of “A“ VIII. In addition, all Carriers are

subject to approval by the Town of Enfield. Minimum Limits:

A. Commercial General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 Aggregate.

Town of Enfield shall be named as an Additional Insured on a primary non-contributory

basis for ongoing and completed operations. Waiver of Subrogation to be provided.

B. Auto Liability Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 for all owned, hired, and non-owned

vehicles for property damage and liability. Proof of Inland Marine coverage. Town of

Enfield shall be named as an Additional Insured on a primary non-contributory basis.

Waiver of Subrogation to be provided.

C. Pollution Liability coverage to be provided with a $1,000,000 limit and $1,000,000

aggregate. The Town of Enfield shall be named as an Additional Insured. Waiver of

Subrogation to be provided.

D. Umbrella/Excess Liability $5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 Aggregate.

General Liability, Auto Liability and Workers’ Compensation to be listed as underlying

coverages. Umbrella/Excess Liability to follow form with respect to Additional Insured

on a primary non-contributory basis and Waiver of Subrogation.

E. Workers’ Compensation - For all the employees employed on said Work shall be

maintained in accordance with Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Act. In case any

class of employees engaged in hazardous Work under the contract at the site of the

Work is not protected under the Workers’ Compensation Act, the CONTRACTOR shall

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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION FOR BID

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

LIQUID POLYMER

Standard Instructions to Bidders (Continued)

provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the protection of its employees not

otherwise protected. Waiver of Subrogation to be provided.

F. A thirty (30) day Notice of Cancellation applies for the Town of Enfield. If any policy is

written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually renewed for a

minimum of five (5) years from the completion date of this contract. If the policy is

replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the expiring policy must be

endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the policy in effect during the

contract for five (5) years from the completion.

G. Exceptions to the Town’s Insurance requirements are subject to the sole discretion of

the Town of Enfield.

H. If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually renewed

for a minimum of two (2) years from the completion date of this contract. If the policy

is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the expiring policy must be

endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the policy in effect during the

contract for two (2) years from the completion date.

I. Where permitted by law, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the

Town of Enfield and all of its officers, employees, and agents from all suits, actions, or

claims of any character, name, or description brought for or on account of any injury or

damage caused to any person or property as a result of, in connection with, or pursuant

to the performance of the Contractor, including all costs incurred by the Town of Enfield

in defending itself against such claims or actions, in proportion to the extent that the

Contractor is held liable for same by an arbiter of competent jurisdiction. As much of

any money that may be due to the Contractor under the Contract as the Town of Enfield

considers necessary for the purpose of such indemnification or holding the Town of

Enfield harmless may be retained for such use by the Town of Enfield; and the

Contractor’s surety bonds may be held until such suit or suits, action or actions, claim or

claims, as aforesaid, shall have been settled and until the Contractor has furnished to

the Town of Enfield suitable evidence to that effect. Such indemnity shall not be limited

by reason of any insurance coverage required under the Contract.

9. BID BOND

Bidders are required to furnish a bid surety at the time the first bid is opened in the

amount of five thousand ($5,000) dollars. The bid surety should be in one of the following

three (3) forms: (a) a bank certified check, (b) a bank check, or (c) a surety company bond.

The surety company must be authorized to write such surety bonds in the State of

Connecticut. Checks or bonds must be drawn to the order of "Town of Enfield, Attention

Finance Director".

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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION FOR BID

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

LIQUID POLYMER

Standard Instructions to Bidders (Continued)

10. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

To ensure the faithful execution of this bid according to its provisions, the Contractor

awarded this bid must provide to the Town of Enfield, at the Contractor's expense, with

a performance and payment bond in the amount of five thousand ($5,000) dollars. The

bonds must be issued by a company authorized to write such surety bonds in the State of

Connecticut. The bonds shall be drawn to the order of the "Director of Finance, Town of

Enfield", and delivered to the Town prior to commencement of work. On projects less

than fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars the Contractor may substitute the performance

bond (but not the payment bond), for a bank certified check or a bank cashier's check in

the amount of five thousand ($5,000) dollars.

11. GUARANTEE

The firm awarded work under this Invitation to Bid shall guarantee its product meets the

specifications in this bid packet for the duration of the contract period.

12. PERMITS

The Contractor is solely responsible for obtaining all required permits, obtaining all

necessary inspections and approvals, and satisfying any and all fees. The Town will waive

all Town of Enfield fees for building permits and inspections.

13. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for

employment in the performance of this Contract's work with respect to hire, tenure,

terms, conditions, or privileges of employment due to race, sex, age, religion, national

origin, or other conditions proscribed by State or Federal law.

14. CONTRACT PERIOD

It is anticipated that the initial Contract period shall be from the date of award through

June 30, 2027. Subsequent one (1) year renewals, at the option of the Town of Enfield,

may be available for two (2) additional years. Total contract period, including all options,

shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months.

15. STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

The Town of Enfield intends to enter into a contract with the successful vendor. The

contract will include and incorporate the provisions of this Invitation to Bid including the

Standard Instructions to Bidders, Scope of Work, and the successful vendor’s Bid. In the

event of any conflict between the Invitation to Bid and the successful vendor’s bid

documents, the Invitation to Bid shall prevail.

16. AWARDING THE BID

a. The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject, any, all, or any part of a Bid,

to waive formalities or informalities and to award the bid deemed to be in the best

interests of the Town.

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