Invitation to Bid
Solicitation Response IFB# 2026-040-RC-01
Subject: Water Treatment Chemicals
Intersection Improvements
Issue Date: 11/10/2025
Due date: 12/2/2025 at 10:30 AM CST
Table of Contents
Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Exhibits ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Article II. Administrative Information ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Schedule of Events....................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Inquiries: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact ...................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Prohibited Communications ................................................................................................ 6
2.3 General Requirements for Solicitation Response....................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Solicitation Response Format and Deadlines ......................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Alterations, Modifications, Withdrawals ............................................................................. 6
Article III. Evaluation and Award .................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Selection Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Scoring Methodology................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Contract Award & Terms of Contract .......................................................................................... 7
3.4 New Vendor Packet...................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Non-Appropriation....................................................................................................................... 8
Article IV. Required Respondent Information.............................................................................................. 9
4.1 Solicitation Response Form ......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Respondent Information.............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1 Company Profile....................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Demonstration of Experience............................................................................................ 10
4.3 List of Machinery and Equipment.............................................................................................. 12
4.4 Litigation History ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.5 References.................................................................................................................................. 12
4.6 Deviation or Compliance............................................................................................................ 13
4.6.1 Deviation................................................................................................................................. 13
4.6.2 No Deviations ..................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Cooperative/ Interlocal Purchasing ........................................................................................... 14
4.8 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.............................................................................................. 15
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4.9 Subcontractors ........................................................................................................................... 15
Article V. Bid................................................................................................................................................ 15
Article VI. Standard Terms and Special Conditions................................................................................... 15
6.1 Standard Terms and Special Conditions............................................................................... 15
6.1.1 Labor, Materials, and Time .................................................................................................... 15
6.1.2 OSHA Compliance .................................................................................................................. 15
6.1.4 Amendments, Rejections, and or withdrawals ................................................................. 16
6.1.5 Irregularities............................................................................................................................ 16
6.1.6 Evaluation, Offer Period and Contract Award ....................................................................... 16
6.1.7 Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance ............................................................................. 17
6.1.8 Open Records ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.1.9 Contract Responsibility .......................................................................................................... 18
6.1.10 Public Disclosure ................................................................................................................ 18
6.1.11 Remedies................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Insurance and Bonds.................................................................................................................. 19
6.2.1 Required Insurance Coverages .............................................................................................. 19
6.2.2 Performance and Payment Bond Amounts ...................................................................... 19
6.3 Disclosure of Interested Parties................................................................................................. 20
Article VII. Submission Checklist ................................................................................................................ 20
This document includes hyperlinks (in blue) for reference
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Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits
1.1 Executive Summary
The City of Hutto, a home rule municipality, is soliciting LOW BID PROPOSAL for
Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) chemical for use in the treatment of potable water at
various locations. The chemical must meet all applicable AWWA standards.
The City of Hutto will consider bids from business entities that demonstrate the ability
to complete the Project within the guidelines of this solicitation, following all applicable
federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations and the terms and conditions
contained in Exhibit B. Respondent must execute Exhibit A and complete other items
listed on the Submission Checklist to be considered for award.
1.2 Exhibits
Exhibit A – General Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance
Exhibit B – Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions
Exhibit C – Scope of Work & Project Details
Exhibit D – Bid Form
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Article II. Administrative Information
2.1 Schedule of Events
The dates provided represent a tentative schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Hutto reserves the right to modify these dates before the deadline for
submission of Solicitation Responses upon notice being posted on the City website and
its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire.
Schedule of Events
Event
Deadline
Solicitation Issuance
11/10/2025
Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
10:30 am 11/21/2025
Deadline for Question Submittal 5:00 pm 11/24/2025
Anticipated Addenda Release, if
applicable.
Deadline for Bid Submission
11/26/2025
10:30 am 12/2/2025
Notice of Intent to Award
Tentative Award Date
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
2.2 Inquiries:
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact
Question deadline is 11/24/2025 at 5:00 PM CST. Any question submitted after
this time will not be answered.
Any questions, clarifications, concerns or requests for general information
should be submitted in writing via Bonfire
Solicitation documents may be examined or obtained electronically at the City’s
Bid postings website and its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire. All addenda
will be posted on the City’s Bid postings website and its Vendor Connection
website. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to check for Addenda.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.