Swimming Pool Chemicals for the Department of Public Works (Parks)

The City of Buffalo, Division of Purchase is requesting bids for the Department of Parks to purchase swimming pool chemicals for the operation of the City-owned swimming pools, and the following specifications. The City of Buffalo reserves the option to purchase additional quantities of the above units at the bid prices, under the same terms and conditions from date of contract through June 30, 2023 to coincide with the City of Buffalo's fiscal year. If agreeable to the successful vendor and if necessary funds become available, may renew an additional four (4) one (1) year periods with all terms the same and agreeable to both parties. Yearly renewal options will be concurrent with the City's fiscal year July 1st - June 30th. For questions regarding these items or any other questions please contact Laura Morrison, Buyer at lmorrison@buffalony.gov. The City of Buffalo reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts of bids, to waive irregularities and technicalities and to request rebids. City of Buffalo also reserves the right to award the contract on such as the City deems will best serve its interests. City of Buffalo reserves the right to reject all bids and utilize pricing offered in current contracts with other governmental entities if determined advantageous and in the best interest of the City. Price includes delivery to the Department of Parks Labor Center, Scajaquada Expressway, Buffalo, New York and various locations in the City of Buffalo as indicated on purchase orders. A bid bond, certified check, bank draft or letter of credit must accompany a bid under $250,000.00. If the total dollar amount of the bid exceeds $250,000.00, then only a bid bond is acceptable, otherwise, a certified check, bank draft or letter of credit shall be for ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Bid bond running to the City of Buffalo to be executed by bidder as principal and by duly incorporated company authorized to guarantee performance of the contract, and to do business in the State of New York, as surety, in the penal amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, conditioned that if the bid accompanying the bond shall be accepted, the principal named in such bond will, whenever required, enter into a written contract for the performance of the contract in accordance with conditions as provided in the plans and specifications and will furnish the required security for the faithful performance of the contract as specified, and the penal sum of such bid bond, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) shall be and become the minimum amount of the damages suffered by the City as liquidated damages, if the bidder whose bid is accepted shall fail to enter into a contract with the City and give security for the performance of the contract as required, upon notice to him as in said plans and specifications prescribed.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.