TOWN OF WESTERLY / WESTERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Septic Pumping and Portable Toilets
RFQ Number: 24-66
February 21, 2024
The Town of Westerly/Westerly Schools (Town), Westerly, RI, acting through its Purchasing
Agent, is hereby soliciting sealed bids for the above referenced RFQ and you are hereby invited
to submit a Lump Sum Proposal for the Scope of Work described in this Request for Quotation,
in strict accordance with the Bid Documents.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Bids shall be based on the Terms and Conditions as referenced in this Request for Quotation.
BID DUE DATE/SUBMITTING INSTRUCTIONS
BIDS ARE DUE and MUST BE SUBMITTED on the attached BID FORM, Attachments B, NO LATER
THAN 2:00 p.m., EST, March 13, 2024. A Bid submitted on other than the attached BID BREAKDOWN
FORM may be rejected. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed and addressed to the undersigned,
at the Purchasing Department 2nd Floor office, Westerly Town Hall, 45 Broad St., Westerly, RI 02891
and must be clearly marked with the Name and Address of Bidder, Bid Due Date and Time, and RFQ
Number and Title. Bidders must include one original, one copy and a Digital for Public Use (soft) copy
on CD or flash drive of the Bid as defined in the Instruction to Bidders.
BIDDER’S QUESTIONS
Questions r e g ar d i n g this solicitation must be emailed and received by the Purchasing Agent
at ecardillo@westerlyri.gov no later than 12:00 PM on March 5, 2024 in a Microsoft Word
attachment with the corresponding solicitation number. Questions, if any, and responses will be
posted on the Town of Westerly website at www.westerlyri.gov as an addendum to this
solicitation. Bidders are responsible for checking the Town’s website for all addenda
distributed in response to questions and requests for additional information.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.
Bidder shall base the Proposal on providing all materials and equipment, FOB jobsite.
2.
Bidder’s prices shall include all Permits/Fees.
3.
Quotes must be firm for a minimum of 120 days from date of submission.
4.
Field Visits – Bidders shall confirm field measurements as part of the bidding process.
Bidders must satisfy themselves, by personal examination of the location of the proposed work,
and by such other means as they may prefer as to the actual conditions and requirements of the
work, and inform themselves fully of the conditions relating to construction and labor under which
the work will be or is now being performed, and this Contractor must employ, so far as possible,
such methods and means in the carrying out of his work as will not cause any interruption or
interference with any other contractor and a minimum of inconvenience and injury to other
persons and property. All field visits must be coordinated with the Town/School point of contact
within 48 hours from all site visits.
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5.
Bid Completeness - Pricing submitted on this project must be an all-inclusive price. The
intent of an all-inclusive Price is such that no Adds or Change Orders will be necessary.
6.
If the Bidder submits a supporting/additional document with their bid, that document must
include page numbers.
7.
This project is Tax exempt for Rhode Island Sales Tax and Federal Excise Taxes.
RFQ BID DOCUMENTS
Attachment A – Scope of Work Pages 3-5
Attachment B – Bid Form Pages 6-8
Attachment C – Instructions to Bidders Pages 9-11
APPENDIX A – Bidder Certification Pages 12-16
APPENDIX B – Westerly Standard Contract Agreement Pages17-25
BIDDER CERTIFICATION and DISCLOSURE FORM: Bidders must include, complete,
sign and submit a Bidder Certification Form with each bid proposal. See APPENDIX A.
This solicitation i s a v a i l a b l e a t www.westerlyri.gov.
The Town of Westerly/Westerly Schools reserves the right to reject any/all bids, waive any informalities
in the bids received and to accept and award the bid to the lowest evaluated bid deemed most favorable
to the interest of the Town/School.
The Town/School does not discriminate based on age, color, gender, national origin, race, religion,
sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Regards,
Eileen Cardillo
Purchasing/Risk Manager
Town of Westerly/ Westerly Public Schools
45 Broad Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Tel: (401) 348-2599
Email: ecardillo@westerlyri.gov
www.WesterlyRI.gov
CC: JB, MS, MM
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Septic Pumping and Portable Toilets
ATTACHMENT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
RFQ 24-66
SCOPE OF WORK
1.
Description of Scope
The Town of Westerly/Westerly Public Schools is seeking bids for septic pumping services and portable toilets for three (3) years with two (2)
optional extensions of twelve (12) months at the Town’s discretion. The Successful Bidder will be responsible for the completion of the following
work scope items:
NOTE: Successful Bidder must respond to calls within 2 hours and respond to emergencies within 24 hours. Port A John weekly
cleaning must include cleaning outside handles, and hand sanitizer dispensers replenished.
Provide Septic Pumping and Portable Toilets at the following location for the stated durations:
T
S
BId Breakdown
S Portable Toilets
S Portable Toilets
S Portable Toilets
S Portable Toilets
Location
Westerly Middle
School
Westerly Middle
School
High School
High School
QTY
1
1
3 Reg, 1 ADA
1 wash station
8 Reg, 2 ADA,
2 wash stations
Duration
12 months
12 months
2nd Friday of June
Every other year
Number of Cleanings/
Inspections
1/wk
1/wk
N/A
NA
Number of Pumping
Graduation Day
Thanksgiving Day Football
Game
Adresses
10 Sandy Hill Road
Soccer Field
10 Sandy Hill Road
Baseball Field
23 Ward Ave.
23 Ward Ave.
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