BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE HOUR OF
2:00 PM (PST), Thursday, February 26, 2026,
ELECTRONICALLY AT [email protected]
INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FOR THE CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
PUR 26-020
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INVITATION FOR SEALED BID
PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT
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IFB INFORMATION
Contact Rajvir Sahota
Email Address [email protected]
Due Date for Questions
and Clarifications
February 5, 2026; 2:00 PM (PST)
Due Date for Response
to
Questions/Clarifications
February 12, 2026; 5:00 PM (PST)
IFB Submittal
Electronic Mail or on a
USB drive
[email protected] or
Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, First
Floor
425 North El Dorado Street,
Stockton, California 95202
IFB Submittal Due Date
& Time
Thursday, February 26, 2026; 2:00 PM
(PST)
Anticipated Date for
Council Approval
May 12, 2026
* Dates and times may be modified as deemed necessary by the City. Any schedule changes will be communicated through the City's Bid Flash Platform. Respondents are responsible for regularly monitoring Bid Flash for any adjustments and updates.
IMPORTANT!!!
The City is not responsible for misdelivered proposals, and the proposer is strictly liable for its chosen method of delivery. It is the proposer’s sole responsibility to make sure that proposals arrive at the proper location. Any proposal that does not actually arrive at the City Clerk’s Office or email by the Bid due date and time will be rejected as non-responsive, even if properly addressed or delivered to another City Department.
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PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT
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Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ ................................ ........... 2
1.1 REQUEST FOR SEALED BID ................................ ................................ ........ 2
1.2 INVITATION TO SUBMIT A BID ................................ ................................ ..... 2
1.3 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE ................................ ................................ 2
1.4 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT—PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS ....................... 2
1.5 CONSEQUENCE OF SUBMISSION OF BID................................ ................... 2
1.6 EXAMINATION OF BID MATERIALS ................................ ............................. 3
1.7 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION ................................ .............................. 3
1.8 DISQUALIFICATION ................................ ................................ ....................... 3
1.9 BID REJECTED ................................ ................................ .............................. 4
1.10 CONDITIONS TO BE ACCEPTED IF ANY WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED .... 4
1.11 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ................................ ................................ ........ 4
1.12 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................ ................................ ...... 5
1.13 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS ................................ ............................. 5
1.14 APPLICABLE LAW ................................ ................................ ......................... 5
1.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT ................................ ................................ ................. 6
1.16 NOTICE TO OUT-OF-STATE VENDOR ................................ .......................... 6
1.17 TERM ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 6
1.18 COMPETITIVE PRICING ................................ ................................ ................. 6
1.19 FUNDING ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 6
1.20 UNCONDITIONAL TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE .............................. 7
1.21 AUDITING OF CHARGES & SERVICES ................................ ........................ 7
1.22 BID SECURITY ................................ ................................ ............................... 7
1.23 CONTRACT BONDS ................................ ................................ ....................... 7
1.24 AWARD ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 8
1.25 CHANGES ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 8
1.26 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ................................ .......................... 8
1.27 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ................................ ................................ ................ 8
1.28 PRODUCT OWNERSHIP ................................ ................................ ................ 8
1.29 CONFIDENTIALITY ................................ ................................ ......................... 8
1.30 JOB WALK (NOT APPLICABLE) ................................ ................................ ... 9 EXHIBIT 1
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TREATMENT
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1.31 PREVAILING WAGES & CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (NOT APPLICABLE) ................................ .......... 9
1.32 CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ................................ ............. 10
1.33 PROTEST POLICY................................ ................................ ........................ 10
2.0 BACKGROUND/GENERAL NATURE OF SPECIFICATION ...................... 11
2.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES ................................ ................................ ....................... 11
2.2 SUBSTITUTIONS ................................ ................................ .......................... 13
2.3 SPILLAGE ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 13
2.4 DAMAGES ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 14
2.5 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE MATERIALS ................ 14
2.6 ADJUSTMENT IN CONTRACT PRICES ................................ ....................... 14
2.7 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ................................ ................................ .... 14
2.8 SAFETY DATA SHEETS................................ ................................ ............... 15
2.9 INVOICES ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 15
2.10 POLICY STATEMENT ................................ ................................ ................... 15
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS ................................ ................................ ......................... 15
3.1 GENERAL ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 15
4.0 BIDDER’S CHECKLIST ................................ ................................ .......................... 16 ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER CONTACT INFORMATION AND COVER PAGE ........ 17 ATTACHMENT B - COST TABLE FOR PRODUCTS ................................ ............... 18 ATTACHMENT C - BIDDER’S AGREEMENT ................................ ........................... 19 ATTACHMENT D - NON-COLLUSION ................................ ................................ ..... 20 ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ................................ 22 ATTACHMENT F - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE - AB334 ................... 23 ATTACHMENT G - SUBCONTRACTOR LIST ................................ .......................... 24 EXHIBIT 1 – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................ ............................... 25 EXHIBIT 2 – SAMPLE CONTRACT ................................ ................................ ............. 25
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1 NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids are invited by the City of Stockton, California for specifications for PUR 26-020 PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT in strict accordance with the specifications.
The City of Stockton is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors interested in a multi-year contract to provide the City with Hydrogen Peroxide (50%) for odor control at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility.
The bid specifications and forms can be obtained from the City of Stockton’s website at www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid and must be electronically delivered to [email protected] or on a USB drive to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, California 95202, up to but not later than 2:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids received.
Information on Bid Process/Clarification/Technical Data Rajvir Sahota, Procurement Division
(209) 937-8357
e-mail: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: The City does not assume any liability or responsibility for errors/omissions in any document transmitted electronically.
Dated: January 29, 2026
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC, CITY CLERK
CITY OF STOCKTON
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2 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 REQUEST FOR SEALED BID
The purpose of this sealed bid is to request bidders to present their qualifications and capabilities to provide PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PUR 26-020 for the City of Stockton.
1.2 INVITATION TO SUBMIT A BID
Bids shall be submitted no later than 2:00 pm (PST), on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The bid should be identified in the Subject of " PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT for the City of Stockton “PUR 26-020." Any bid received after the due date and time indicated will not be accepted and will be deemed rejected and returned, unopened, to the bidder.
1.3 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE
Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.090 reads as follows:
Preference shall be given to the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services from local merchants, quality and price being equal.
Local merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of San Joaquin County, and who have applied for and paid a business license tax and registration fee pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License Taxes, shall be granted two (2) percent bid preference.
Local merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of the City of Stockton, and who have applied for and paid a business license tax and registration fee pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License Taxes, shall be granted five (5) percent bid preference.
This section is intended to provide preference in the award of certain City contracts in order to encourage businesses to move into and expand within the City. ( prior code § 3-106.1; Ord. 2014-03-18-1601 C.S. § 1)
1.4 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT—PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS
Bidders must comply with City of Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) Section 3.68.09 5, Ordinance No. 011-09 § 1, adopted September 1, 2009, effective October 1, 2009.
1.5 CONSEQUENCE OF SUBMISSION OF BID
A. The City shall not be obligated to respond to any bid submitted nor be legally bound in any manner by the submission of a bid.
B. Acceptance by the City of a bid obligates the bidder to enter into a contract with the City.
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3 C. A contract shall not be binding or valid against the City unless or until it is executed by the City and the bidder.
D. Statistical information contained in these documents is for informational purposes only. The City shall not be responsible for the accuracy of said data.
City reserves the right to increase or decrease the project scope.
1.6 EXAMINATION OF BID MATERIALS
The submission of a bid shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the bidder that has investigated all aspects of the bid, that it is aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the bid process and its procedures and requirements, and that it has read and understands the bid. No request for modification of the provisions of the bid shall be considered after its submission on the grounds that the bidder was not fully informed as to any fact or condition. Statistical information that may be contained i n the bid or any addendum thereto is for informational purposes only. The City disclaims any responsibility for this information , which may subsequently be determined to be incomplete or inaccurate.
1.7 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION
The City will not be responsible for, nor be bound by, any oral instructions, interpretations, or explanations issued by the City or its representatives. Any request for clarifications/questions/answers of a bid shall be made in writing/e -mail and delivered to:
CITY OF STOCKTON
ATTN: RAJVIR SAHOTA
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
425 NORTH EL DORADO STREET
STOCKTON, CA 95202-1997
[email protected]
Such request s for clarification shall be delivered to the City by 2:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, February 5 , 2026 . Any City response to a request for clarifications/questions/answers will be posted on the City’s website at www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid by 5:00 pm(PST) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and will become part of the bid addendum. The bidder should await responses to inquir ies prior to submitting a bid.
1.8 DISQUALIFICATION
Any of the following may be considered cause to disqualify a bidder without further consideration:
A. Evidence of collusion among bidders;
B. Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation panel;
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4 C. Any attempt to communicate in any manner with a City of Stockton elected official during the bid process will, and shall be, just cause for disqualification/rejection of bidder’s bid submittal and considered non-responsive.
D. A bidder's default in any operation of a contract which resulted in termination of that contract; and/or
E. Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim, or dispute between bidder and the City.
F. No person, firm, or corporation shall be allowed to make or file or be interested in more than one bid for the same supplies, services, or both; provided, however, that subcontract bids to the principal bidders are excluded from the requirements of this section: Section 3.68.120 of the Municipal Code.
1.9 BID REJECTED
A bid shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of these bid instructions and specifications. Any alteration, omission, addition, variance, or limitation of, from, or to a bid may be sufficient grounds for rejection of the bid. The City reserves the right to waive any defects in a bid if the City chooses to do so. The City may not accept a bid if:
A. Any of the bid forms are left blank or are materially altered;
B. Any document or item necessary for the proper evaluation of the bid is incomplete, improperly executed, indefinite, ambiguous, or missing.
1.10 CONDITIONS TO BE ACCEPTED IF ANY WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED A. The bidder assumes full responsibility, including insurance and bonding requirements, for the quality and quantity of all work performed.
B. If bidder's supplier(s) and/or subcontractor's involvement requires the use of a licensed, patented, or proprietary process, the vendor of the process is responsible for assuring that the subcontractor, supplier, and/or operator have been properly authori zed to use the process or for providing another process which is comparable to that which is required prior to submission of a bid.
1.11 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Any professional certifications or licenses required will be the sole cost and responsibility of the successful bidder.
Bidders must possess any applicable special licensing requirements to perform the work specified in these documents.
A City of Stockton Business license is required for this project. Please contact the City of Stockton Business License Division at (209) 937-8313.
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5 1.12 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bidder, at Bidder's sole cost and expense and for the full term of the resultant contract or any extension thereof, shall obtain and maintain at least all of the insurance requirements listed in attached Exhibit 1 (or Exhibit B of the sample contract).
All coverage shall be provided by a carrier authorized to transact business in California and shall be primary in nature . All policies, endorsements, and certificates shall be subject to approval by the City of Stockton’s Risk Manager as to form and content.
These requirements are subject to an amendment or waiver , provided that such approval is given in writing by the Risk Manager.
Maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of this contract, and failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated as a material breach of contract.
The Bidder shall assert that these insurance requirements will be met as part of their proposal response. Failure to comply with these insurance requirements may result in a proposal being deemed unresponsive . Bidder shall satisfy these insurance requirements concurrently with the signing of the contract, prior to the commencement of work. It is strongly suggested that insurance requirements be reviewed with Bidder’s broker to ensure any additional costs are included in the proposal pricing component.
Any questions pertaining to insurance requirements, please contact City of Stockton Risk Services at (209) 937-5037.
1.13 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City of Stockton and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City of Stockton. This obligation is independent of, and shall not in any way be limited by, the minimum Insurance obligations contained in this agreement. These obligations shall survive the completion or termination of this agreement.
1.14 APPLICABLE LAW
Applicable law shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be proper in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Branch, or, for actions brought in Federal Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division.
Deliverables must conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Such conformity includes compliance with federal sanctions, and Contractor certifies that it has not and will not engage in prohibited transactions with sanctioned persons or entities.
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6 Assembly Bill 334 - Conflict of Interest
The selected consultant will not be prevented from participating in future projects to the extent that no direct conflict of interest exists at the time. Consultants responsible for a project’s design may not participate in construction management/construc tion inspection of the project. The determination of a conflict of interest, direct or incidental, shall be at the sole discretion of the City of Stockton.
1.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment will be made within thirty (30) days after invoices are received and accepted by the City. Invoices are to be rendered monthly.
1.16 NOTICE TO OUT-OF-STATE VENDOR
The City of Stockton will pay all applicable sales/use tax directly to the State of California for this purchase.
It is the policy of the City of Stockton to pay all applicable California sales/use tax directly to the State Board of Equalization (BOE) pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code 7051.3. The City of Stockton will self-accrue all sales/use tax on purchases made from out-of-state vendors.
Sales and use tax on purchases made by the City of Stockton from all companies located outside California and whose products are shipped from out of state will be remitted to the BOE directly by the City under permit number SR KHE 28-051174 DP.
Please do not include sales/use tax on the invoice that you submit to the City of Stockton.
Questions regarding the City of Stockton’s payment of sales/use tax can be directed to the City of Stockton’s Procurement Division at (209) 937-8357.
1.17 TERM
The City plans to establish a five (5) year contract with no option to renew.
1.18 COMPETITIVE PRICING
Bidder warrants and agrees that each of the charges, economic or product terms or warranties granted pursuant to this Contract are comparable to or better than the equivalent charge, economic or product term or warranty being offered to any similarly situated commercial or other government customer of bidder. If bidder enters into any arrangements with another customer of bidder to provide product under more favorable charges, economic or product terms or warranties, bidder shall immediately notify the CITY of such change, and this Contract shall be deemed amended to incorporate the most favorable charges, economic or product terms or warranties.
1.19 FUNDING
Any contract which results from this bid will terminate without penalty at the end of the fiscal year in the event funds are not appropriated for the next fiscal year. If funds are EXHIBIT 1
7 appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year, this contract will terminate without penalty at the end of the term for which funds are appropriated.
1.20 UNCONDITIONAL TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
The City may terminate the resultant contract for convenience by providing a sixty (60) calendar day advance notice unless otherwise stated in writing.
1.21 AUDITING OF CHARGES & SERVICES
The City reserves the right to periodically audit all charges and services made by the bidder to the City for services provided under the contract. Upon request, the bidder agrees to furnish the City with necessary information and assistance.
1.22 BID SECURITY
Every bid offered shall be accompanied by an acceptable financial instrument (bidder’s bond, certified or cashier’s check) in favor of and payable at sight to the City of Stockton for an amount not less than Not applicable or a bidder's bond executed by a surety authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, made out in favor of the CITY OF STOCKTON for an amount not less than Not applicable and no bid shall be considered unless accompanied by such certified or cashier’s check or bidder's bond.
If bidder elects to accompany their bid with a bidder's bond, then said bond shall state on its face that, "in the event the person, firm, or corporation is awarded the contract and the said bidder shall fail, neglect, or refuse to enter into a contract to said equipment or materials, then the amount therein mentioned in the bidder's bond accompanying the bid of said person, firm, or corporation shall be declared to be forfeited to the City."
In the event that the person, firm, or corporation to whom said contract may be awarded fails, neglects, or refuses to enter into contract to furnish said equipment, materials or services, as hereinbefore provided within thirty (30) days of award, then the cashier's check, or certified check and the amount therein mentioned, accompanying the bid of said person, firm, or corporation, shall be declared to be forfeited to said City; or, if non- complying bidder has accompanied their bid with a bidder's bond, ap propriate legal action to collect the bidder's bond, shall be undertaken.
Please note that the City will NOT accept company or personal checks for bid security.
1.23 CONTRACT BONDS
The successful bidder will be required to furnish the City of Stockton with a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of Not applicable and shall be furnished concurrently with the signing of the contract.
The surety that provides the bond(s) must be authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California.
Said bonds shall be executed by the surety and contractor concurrently with the signing of the contract. The form of said bonds must be approved by the appropriate City departments.
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8 All alterations, extension of time, extra and additional work, and other changes authorized by these specifications or any part of the contract shall be made without securing the consent of the surety or sureties on the contract bonds.
1.24 AWARD
Upon conclusion of the bid process, a contract may be awarded for PUR 2 6-020 PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT for the City of Stockton.
The City reserves the right to make an award on any item, quantity of any item, group of items, or in the aggregate to that/those bidder(s) whose bid(s) is/are most responsive to the needs of the City. Further, the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or alternate bids, or waive any informality in the bid as it is in the City's best interest.
Bids will be compared, and a contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder.
1.25 CHANGES
The City’s Representative has the authority to review and recommend or reject change orders and cost proposals submitted by the bidder or as recommended by the bidder’s project manager, pursuant to the adopted City of Stockton Standard Specifications.
1.26 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
If mutually agreeable to all parties, the use of any resultant contract/purchase order may be extended to other political subdivisions, municipalities, or tax-supported agencies.
Such participating governmental bodies shall make purchases in their own name, make payment directly to the successful bidder and be liable directly to the successful bidder, holding the City of Stockton harmless.
1.27 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
There are no liquidated damages associated with this work.
1.28 PRODUCT OWNERSHIP
Any documents, products, or systems resulting from the contract will be the property of the City of Stockton.
1.29 CONFIDENTIALITY
If bidder believes that portions of a bid constitute trade secrets or confidential commercial, financial, geological, or geophysical data, then the bidder must so specify by, at a minimum, stamping in bold red letters the term "CONFIDENTIAL" on that part of the bid which the bidder believes to be protected from disclosure. The bidder must submit, in writing , specific detailed reasons, including any relevant legal authority, stating why the bidder believes the material to be confidential or a trade secret. Vague and general claims as to confidentiality will not be accepted. The City will be the sole judge as to whether a claim is general and/or vague in nature. All offers and parts of EXHIBIT 1
9 offers that are not marked as confidential may be automatically considered public information after the contract is awarded. The bidder is hereby notified that the City may consider all or parts of the offer to be public information under applicable law, even if marked confidential.
1.30 JOB WALK
Not applicable.
1.31 PREVAILING WAGES & CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS (NOT APPLICABLE)
Prevailing wage rates are required for this project as mandated by State and Federal Labor laws. Prevailing wage rates can be found by logging on to http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1(a): A Contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Sec tion 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.
Department of Industrial Relations - Contractor Registration information and web link:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
In compliance with Senate Bill 854 and the California Labor Code, all Bidders shall include with their Bid proof of registration from the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that includes the contractor’s Legal Name, Registration Number, License Type/Number, Registration Date , and Expiration Date, for every contractor and subcontractor, regardless of tier.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors must submit their certified payroll records directly to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Compliance Monitoring Unit, as well as the City of Stockton.
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10 1.32 CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
The scope of work for this project has been reviewed for special risks or hidden dangers that may be present to employees of the bidder or any subcontractor. The bidder is required to identify, notify employees, and implement special precautions to prevent injuries to employees. Additionally, the bidder is required to identify its skill, experience, and equipment in dealing with the types of risk to employees.
1.33 PROTEST POLICY
Protest and Appeal Procedures. In order to maintain fairness and impartiality, the City of Stockton has established a solicitation protest policy and procedure.
PROTEST PROCEDURE
A. All protests must be in writing and stated as a formal protest.
B. The protest must contain a complete statement of the basis for the protest and must include all relevant supporting documentation.
C. The solicitation process and procedures, including evaluation criteria, shall not be proper grounds for protest. Concerns related to the solicitation process and procedures, including evaluation criteria, should be raised and addressed, if at all, prior to the bid/proposal due date and time to allow adjustments before evaluation of the solicitation. The party challenging the award decision to bear the burden of proof of material error to justify invalidation of the proposed award.
D. Protests must be filed with the City's Chief Financial Officer, or designee, not later than five (5) days after the date the City mails and or posts on the City’s Bid Flash platform, the Letter of Intent to Award.
E. Deliveries of the protest by hand, mail, or email are acceptable.
F. The City is not responsible for lost or misplaced protests, or to assure the protest is received within the protest deadlines.
PROTEST REVIEW
A. The Chief Financial Officer or designee shall respond in writing to material issues raised in the protest within thirty (30) days of receipt of the protest letter.
B. The Chief Financial Officer's, or designee's, administrative decision may be appealed in writing to the City Manager no later than (5) business days after the date the Chief Financial Officer's, or designee's , decision has been made.
C. The City Manager shall review and decide the appeal based on the grounds and documentation set forth in the original protest to the Chief Financial Officer, or designee.
D. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses involved in the protest and appeal process, including any subsequent litigation.
E. The City Manager's administrative decision is final. After the City Manager issues the final administrative decision, the time in which judicial review of the decision must be sought shall be governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094 or as such section may be amended from time to time.
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11 he or she has the right to appeal to the appropriate agency, which shall be identified by name and address. An appeal hereunder shall be filed with the appropriate agency within five (5) working days of the dispatch of rejection notices to the interested party(ies).
G. The City may require the protesting party to submit a City Council approved non-refundable protest fee to cover the administrative cost of processing the protest.
2.0 BACKGROUND/GENERAL NATURE OF SPECIFICATION
The City of Stockton is a Charter City incorporated in 1850. The City is the county seat of San Joaquin County and is located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, 78 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, 337 miles north of Los Angeles, and 40 miles south of Sacramento. The County is bound by Sacramento County to the north and Stanislaus County to the south. Approximately 310,000 residents live in Stockton.
The Stockton Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) manages, operates, and maintains the Stockton Regional Wastewater Control Facility (RWCF). The RWCF, located at 2500 Navy Drive, is a tertiary wastewater treatment plant that includes primary and secondary treatment.
2.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of Stockton is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors interested in a multi-year contract to provide the City with Hydrogen Peroxide (50%) for odor control at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility.
2.01 DELIVERY
The price quoted shall include all shipping, delivery, and unloading charges. All taxes, tariffs, and excise fees (except sales tax) are to be included in the unit cost.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
2500 NAVY DRIVE
STOCKTON, CA
All deliveries may not be limited to this site.
It will be the responsibility of the bidder to provide adequate assistance and/or equipment necessary to load and unload their products at the delivery site. No fee or additional charge will be accepted for split loads or multiple deliveries. Deliveries of chemicals shall be made within one week (5 business days) of notification (excluding weekends and holidays) of the time of order. However, in cases of critical need, shorter delivery times, including possible weekend and holiday deliveries, may be required. Delivery is to be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The vendor with the particular plant destination shall pre-arrange any variance from these days and hours.
A certificate of analysis (COA) shall be provided for each delivery and contain the following information:
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12 • Date of Manufacture
• Date of Delivery
• Shipper ID
• Specific gravity at 60° F
• Percent (%) of hydrogen peroxide
Deliveries will not be accepted by City staff unless accompanied by the said COA for the specific batch or lot of chemicals delivered, and the quality specifications listed in the bid contract documents are met. All chemical products supplied under this agreement must match the accompanying COA. The inclusion of water or any other diluting agents on or off-site is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized. Any deviation from this requirement will be considered a breach of contract and the delivery will be rejected at no cost to the City.
• Charges for COA from a certified laboratory shall be included in the bid price. • Failure to supply the required COA shall be sufficient cause to reject the load. A COA that does not meet AWWA Standard B306-07 shall be cause to reject the load.
Contractor shall provide emergency response training to City staff on an annual basis at no additional cost. The first training session shall take place within sixty (60) days of contract commencement. The second training session shall take place midway through the contract period.
2.02 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT DESTINATION
Final inspection and acceptance shall be at destination. Although source inspection by the City is not anticipated, the City reserves the right to conduct such inspection as it deems appropriate.
Drivers shall not hook up dispensing equipment until the Senior Operator or the Operator on duty has reviewed and verified the chemical being delivered.
2.03 ESTIMATED ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS (NO GUARANTEE)
The quantities indicated are estimates of anticipated usage for a 12-month period and are given for informational purposes only. Nothing in these estimated annual quantities must be construed as obligating the City to purchase specific quantities, as these quantities may vary depending on actual operating conditions and demands during the contract term. The City reserves the right to purchase any volume of the chemical listed at the contract price, regardless of stated estimates of quantities. No price adjustments shall be allowed as a result of an increase or a decrease in the quantity purchased.
Chemical Estimated Annual Usage Unit
Hydrogen Peroxide (50%) 90,000 GALLONS
The Vendor agrees to furnish all quantities ordered by the City during the contract period.
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13 The City agrees to place orders with the Vendor for all its requirements for those items awarded except as follows:
a. Quantities of items needed under conditions of emergency or public exigency if unable to arrange delivery from contracted Vendor.
b. Quantities of items where Federal funds are involved and other action are warranted for Federal regulatory compliance purposes.
2.04 GUARANTEE
By submitting a bid, bidder guarantees that the hydrogen peroxide they propose to furnish shall be of the highest quality and shall meet the intent of the specifications free from defects in material and workmanship. The City shall have the right to reject any product which does not conform to such guarantee, and return same, at Vendors’ expense, for correction or replacement
2.05 SAFETY STANDARDS
Unless otherwise stipulated in the bid, all manufactured items or fabricated assemblies shall comply with applicable requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act and any standards thereunder.
If any of the ingredients of the product bid are Carcinogens as shown on the most current list prepared by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), bidder shall separately identify such ingredients as Carcinogens. Bidder is advised that the product will not be accepted unless: (1) the product may be used safely, and (2) no acceptable Non-Carcinogen Substitute is available.
2.06 STORAGE CONDITION
Unless otherwise stipulated in the bid, all manufactured items or fabricated assemblies shall comply with applicable requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act and any standards thereunder.
2.2 SUBSTITUTIONS
Unless qualified by the provision “NO SUBSTITUTIONS,” any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, information, and/or catalogue numbers listed in a specification are for information and not intended to limit competition. The Vendor may offer any brand for which they are the authorized representative, which meets or exceeds the specification for any item(s). If the bid is based on equivalent products, indicate on the bid form the manufacturer’s name and number. Vendor shall submit with their bid, sketches, descriptive literature, and complete specifications. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid will not satisfy this provision. The Vendor shall also explain in detail the reason(s) why the proposed equivalent will meet the specifications and not be considered an exception thereto.
Bids that do not comply with these are subject to rejection.
2.3 SPILLAGE
The successful bidder must be prepared to provide safety training on the safe handling and use of the chemical and emergency procedures in the event of a leak or spill. Should a chemical spill or leak result due to negligence, faulty equipment, or inferior packaging on the part of the successful bidder or their agents, the vendor and their agents must be responsible for cleaning the spill or leakage and for bearing any cost incurred due to spill or leakage EXHIBIT 1
14 clean-up. It must be the successful bidder’s responsibility to effect immediate containment, clean-up, disposal, and restoration activities in accordance with any and all applicable laws and regulations. All material associated with such clean-up operations must be hauled away and lawfully disposed of at no charge to the City. The property of the City must not be used for such disposal.
If the spill is NOT cleaned up, the City will hire a certified hazardous material handling company to clean up the spill, and the costs incurred, including any fines or penalties that may be imposed by regulatory authorities, will be charged to the successful bidder or deducted from amounts owed. Chemicals must stay in the possession of the successful bidder and must not be unloaded until accepted by the City. All chemicals must be delivered in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
2.4 DAMAGES
Until material has been furnished in accordance with these specifications, all loss or damage arising from any unforeseen obstruction or difficulties, either natural or artificial, which may be encountered, or from any action of the elements, or from any act or omission not authorized by these specifications on the part of the supplier or any agent or person employed by them, shall be sustained by the supplier.
2.5 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE MATERIALS
The supplier shall, at their expense, remove and replace any part of the material that has been improperly provided. If they refuse or neglect to replace such defective material, the City may replace it at the supplier's expense.
2.6 ADJUSTMENT IN CONTRACT PRICES
If, during this contract, the contract supplier(s) posted or advertised price of the item or items bid should be below the price bid, the City may receive a reduction in its contract prices to conform to such posted or advertised prices.
Annual price adjustments shall be based on the Producer’s Price Index (PPI), not seasonally adjusted, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, for Industrial Chemicals (90%) and the Transportation & Warehousing (10%) for the indexes noted below. The baseline period shall be April and any price adjustments shall be effective July 1 of each year. There will be no price increase during the first year of the contract.
• Industrial Chemicals (Series ID: WPU061):
https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/WPU061?data_tool=Xgtable • Transportation & Warehousing (Series ID: WPSFD422):
https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/WPUFD422&series%20id=WPSFD422
2.7 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
City of Stockton and suppliers each bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to this agreement without the written consent of the others.
Suppliers shall not assign or transfer any interest in this agreement without prior written consent of the City. Consent to any such transfer shall be at the sole discretion of the City of Stockton.
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15 2.8 SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Safety data sheets shall be furnished by the successful bidder and shall be included in each delivery. Additionally, the successful bidder shall furnish safety data sheets to the Program Manager III – Wastewater within 14 days of any updates.
2.9 INVOICES
The following information must be provided on the invoice for each shipment delivered.
1. Order date, time, and person placing order.
2. Delivery date and time.
3. Volume of Hydrogen Peroxide delivered.
4. Price of Hydrogen Peroxide.
7. Total charge for Hydrogen Peroxide delivery.
8. Contract Number.
2.10 POLICY STATEMENT
Each bidder is required to state their policy regarding demurrage, if any.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Any exceptions to the specifications must be noted. Details concerning the exceptions must be clearly explained. The following is a list of the minimum specifications. Bidder to note compliance or deviation on a separate sheet attached to the bid form.
3.1 GENERAL
Hydrogen Peroxide - 50% solution. The product shall meet industry standard specifications.
Minimum specifications shall be:
1. 50.0 – 50.8% by weight
2. 23.5% active oxygen content
3. 1.20 specific gravity at 20° Centigrade
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PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
16 4.0 BIDDER’S CHECKLIST
THIS CHECKLIST IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ONLY. THIS FORM IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID.
Complete the following bid documents (FROM THIS PACKET ONLY SUBMIT PAGES 17 to 24, along with any illustrations/brochures):
1. Attachment A - Bidder Contact Information - Cover Page*
2. Attachment B - Cost Table for Products (Recheck your math on each item extension and total column. Do not superimpose numerals on your bid forms. If erasures or interlineations appear on your bid form, they must be initialed by the person preparing the bid.) *
3. Attachment C - Bidders Agreement*
4. Attachment D - Non-Collusion Affidavit - Sign and notarize by jurat certificate the “Non-Collusion Affidavit” form. An “All-Purpose Acknowledgment” form will not be sufficient.
5. Attachment E – Nondiscrimination form
6. Attachment F – Conflict of Interest Disclosure – AB334
7. Attachment G - Sub-Contractor List*
8. Any Addendum Acknowledgements. Print and sign all Addendums on the City’s website at www.stocktonca.gov/MUDbid listed under the PUR 26-020 and submit with the Bid response. *
Email bid to City Clerk's Office at [email protected], or deliver bid on a USB drive to City Hall THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 2:00 PM (PST). The Bid shall be marked "Bid" and indicate PUR 26-020 PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT and the open date.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Information on Bid Process/Clarification/Technical Data Rajvir Sahota, Procurement Specialist I
(209) 937-8357
e-mail: [email protected]
*If not completed as required, your bid may be voided.
*DISCLAIMER: The City does not assume any liability or responsibility for errors/omissions in any document transmitted electronically.
*THIS FORM IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID.
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17 ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER CONTACT INFORMATION AND COVER PAGE
Business Name
Contact Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Contractor License (if
required)
Department of Industrial
Relations ID Number
(if applicable)
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18 ATTACHMENT B - COST TABLE FOR PRODUCTS
The bidder hereby agrees to furnish the materials listed below in accordance with the specifications and the foregoing Special Instructions for the amount quoted. Quantities stated herein are approximate - increases or decreases shall depend on City of Stockton requirements and are subject to City fiscal year appropriations.
Quantity (gallons) Description Unit Price
($/gal) Total
90,000 Hydrogen Peroxide (50%) $ $
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Annual price adjustments shall be based on the Producer’s Price Index (PPI), not seasonally adjusted, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, for Industrial Chemicals (90%) and the Transportation & Warehousing (10%) for the indexes noted below. The baseline period shall be April and any price adjustments shall be effective July 1 of each year. There will not be a price increase within the first year of the contract.
• Industrial Chemicals (Series ID: WPU061):
https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/WPU061?data_tool=Xgtable • Transportation & Warehousing (Series ID: WPSFD422):
https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/WPUFD422&series%20id=WPSFD422
This contract shall be awarded to one supplier on the basis of the above total bid after the appropriate price adjustment costs have been applied over the term of this contract.
FIRM ADDRESS
SIGNED BY TITLE OR AGENCY
( )
DATE TELEPHONE
NOTE: Bidders are to mark their sealed bids to clearly indicate the content as:
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PUR 26-020
February 26, 2026
IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BID, PLEASE RETURN YOUR BID IMMEDIATELY, STATING THE REASON.
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19 ATTACHMENT C - BIDDER’S AGREEMENT
In submitting this bid, as herein described, the bidder agrees that:
1. They have carefully examined the specifications and all other provisions of this form and understand the meaning, intent, and requirements of the same.
2. They have reviewed and understand all clarifications/questions/answers on the City’s website at www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid
3. They will enter into a written contract and furnish the item(s)/service(s) in the time specified in strict conformity with the specifications and conditions contained therein for the price quoted by the bidder on this bid.
4. The proposed price is inclusive of all freight and handling charges and includes delivery to the City of Stockton, Municipal Service Center, or, if specified, to the alternate point of delivery shown in the specifications.
5. They have signed and notarized the attached Non-Collusion Affidavit form, whether individual, corporate, or partnership. Must be “A Jurat” notarization.
FIRM ADDRESS
SIGNED BY TITLE OR AGENCY
E-MAIL ADDRESS
NOTE: Bids are invalid that are unsigned or not accompanied by $0.00 bid deposit or a bidder’s bond. If erasures or interlineations appear on your bid form, they must be initialed by the person preparing the bid. Bids shall be emailed or delivered on a USB drive to:
[email protected]
or
City Hall, City Clerk's Office (1st floor),
425 North El Dorado Street,
Stockton, CA 95202
On or before 2:00 P.M.(PST) FEBRUARY 26, 2026, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the City Council Chambers.
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20 ATTACHMENT D - NON-COLLUSION
No. 1 AFFIDAVIT FOR INDIVIDUAL BIDDER
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, )ss.
County of )
(insert)
being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That on behalf of any person not named herein; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with, or induced or solicited any other bid or person, firm or corporation to put in a sham bid, or that such other person, firm or corporation shall or should refrain from bidding; and has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to themselves any advantage over or against the City, or any person i nterested in said improvement, or over any other Bidder.
(Signature Individual Bidder)
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20
by , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.
Seal
Signature
No. 2 AFFIDAVIT FOR CORPORATION BIDDER
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, )ss.
County of )
(insert)
being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
That
they are the of a
corporation, which corporation is the party making the foregoing bid, that such bid is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or behalf of any person not named herein; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with, or induced or solicited any other bid or person, firm or corporation to put in a sham bid, or that such other person, firm or corporation shall or should refrain from bidding; and has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to themselves any advantage over or against the City, or any person interested in said improvement, or over any other Bidder.
(Signature Corporation Bidder)
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20
by , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.
Seal
Signature
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21 No. 3 AFFIDAVIT FOR FIRM, ASSOCIATION, OR CO-PARTNERSHIP
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, )ss.
County of )
(insert)
,
each being first duly sworn, depose and say: That they are a member of the firm, association or co-partnership,
designated as who is the party making the foregoing bid; that the other partner, or partners,
are that such bid is genuine and not sham or
collusive, or made in the interest or behalf of any person not named herein; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, co nnived or agreed, directly or indirectly with, or induced or solicited any other bid or person, firm or corporation shall or should refrain from proposing; and has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to themselves any advantage over or against the City, or any person interested in said improvement, or over any other Bidder.
(Signature)
(Signature)
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20
by , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.
Seal
Signature
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22 ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
In accordance with the City of Stockton SMC §3.72.010 and §3.72.020, each bidder shall enclose a certificate stating whether the bidder is currently in compliance with all Federal and State of California laws covering nondiscrimination in employment, and that the bidder will pursue an affirmative course of action as required by affirmative action guidelines as set forth in Section 3.72.010 and resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and that if awarded the contract bidder will not discriminate in the employment of any person under the contract because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or religion, and that bidder will participate, if request, in pre-award review of bidder’s qualifications under provisions of this section.
The undersigned hereby certifies that:
☐ The Bidder is in compliance with all Federal and State of California laws covering nondiscrimination in employment.
☐ By signing below, the bidder certifies that they are authorized by the company named below to respond to this request.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORY:
PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:
DATE:
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23 ATTACHMENT F - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE - AB334
Disclosure
Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 334, the Proposer/Contractor must disclose any financial interest that may create an actual or potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict, in connection with this solicitation or any resulting agreement. ☐ No Conflict of Interest
The Proposer/Contractor certifies that it, and its officers, directors, partners, employees, and subcontractors, have no financial interest that would result in a conflict of interest related to this solicitation or contract.
☐ Conflict of Interest Disclosed
The Proposer/Contractor discloses the following actual or potential conflict(s) (attach additional pages if necessary):
Individual(s) Involved: ______________________________________
Nature of Financial Interest: _________________________________
Relationship to Solicitation/Contract:
Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information provided above is true and complete. I acknowledge that failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in disqualification, contract termination, or other remedies available to the City. The duty to disclose is ongoing throughout the solicitation and contract term.
COMPANY/BUSINESS
NAME:
SIGNATURE OF
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:
PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:
DATE:
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24 ATTACHMENT G - SUBCONTRACTOR LIST
PLEASE LIST BELOW ALL SUBCONTRACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS WORK
Each bidder shall provide the name, business address, license number, description of the work, and the dollar amount to be PAID the subcontractor, for each subcontractor that will be used on the project, if the Bidder is awarded the contract. Only subcontractors with work in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the Bidder's total bid need to be listed. All work in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the Bidder's total bid, for which a subcontractor is not listed on this form, shall be performed by the Bidder's own organization. Additional numbered pages listing proposed subcontractors may be attached to this page. Each page shall be headed "Proposed Subcontractors" and shall be signed by the Bidder.
PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE
BUSINESS
NAME/ADDRESS CONTACT
PHONE
NUMBER
LICENSE NUMBER
& LICENSE
CLASSIFICATION TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORY:
PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:
DATE:
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25 EXHIBIT 1 – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Please see the attachment.
EXHIBIT 2 – SAMPLE CONTRACT
Any major provision changes to the sample contract should be submitted by the Proponents along with the proposal response.
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INVITATION FOR SEALED BID (IFB)
PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (50%) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FOR THE CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
PUR 26-020
ADDENDUM No. 1 DATE: February 12, 2026 To All Potential Bidders:
A. This Addendum shall be considered part of the bid documents for the above- mentioned project as though it had been issued at the same time and shall be incorporated integrally therewith. Where provisions of the following supplementary data differ from those of the original bid doc uments, this Amendment shall govern and take precedence. BIDDERS MUST SIGN THE ADDENDUM AND SUBMIT IT WITH THEIR BIDS.
B. Bidders are hereby notified that they shall make any necessary adjustments in their estimates as a result of this Addendum. It will be construed that each bidder’s bid is submitted with full knowledge of all modifications and supplemental data specified herein.
ADDENDUM NUMBER:
1. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. THE CITY’S RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
SUBMITTED ARE IN BLUE
Questions & Answers
1. Who is the current supplier and what is the current price the City is paying for Hydrogen Peroxide?
The current contract was awarded at the 8/20/2019 Council meeting and the contract is available as an attachment on the City’s website.
2. Would you please confirm the delivery volume?
Please see Attachment B for the estimated annual quantity. The MUD facility has two 10,000-gallon tanks for Hydrogen Peroxide storage.
3. Will there be split deliveries? If so, can you please provide a list of other locations? No, there are no split deliveries.
4. Are you wanting a Certified COA with the bid or only with deliveries? The COA is required with each delivery.
5. What is the approximate delivery load size?
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6. When do you foresee the contact start date to be?
July 1, 2026 or as soon as the contract is executed thereafter.
7. What is the anticipated start date of supply for the winning bidder? July 1, 2026 or as soon as the contract is executed thereafter.
8. Given the inherent market volatility of chemical production and transportation costs, could the City provide the rationale for a five-year fixed term without renewal options?
No.
9. Would the City be open to a shorter primary term (e.g. 2 years) with three 1-year optional extensions? This structure often allows for more competitive initial pricing by reducing the long-term risk premium.
No.
10. If the City maintains the 5-year term, will there be a provision for price redetermination or an escalation/de-escalation clause based on a verifiable index (e.g., PPI or Freight Index)?
See Section 2.6 of the bid specifications
BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ADDENDUM BY SIGNING BELOW AND ATTACHING THE SIGNED ADDENDUM TO THE BID FORM:
Company Name
Contact Person
Signature
Date
Bids Due – Promptly by 2:00 P.M.(PST), Thursday, February 26, 2026 at [email protected]
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ADDENDUM No. 2 DATE: February 12, 2026 To All Potential Bidders:
A. This Addendum shall be considered part of the bid documents for the above- mentioned project as though it had been issued at the same time and shall be incorporated integrally therewith. Where provisions of the following supplementary data differ from those of the original bid documents, this Amendment shall govern and take precedence.
BIDDERS MUST SIGN THE ADDENDUM AND SUBMIT IT WITH THEIR BIDS.
B. Bidders are hereby notified that they shall make any necessary adjustments in their estimates as a result of this Addendum. It will be construed that each bidder’s bid is submitted with full knowledge of all modifications and supplemental data specified herein.
ADDENDUM NUMBER:
1. CHANGES AND CLARIFICATION: THE CITY’S RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
SUBMITTED ARE IN BLUE
Solicitation Changes
1. The current Opening Date on BID package states Thursday, February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM (PST).
The Bid Opening Date has changed to Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM (PST). All bids must be electronically submitted to [email protected] or on a USB drive delivered to the office of the city clerk, City hall, 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton CA 95202, no later than Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM (PST).
BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ADDENDUM BY SIGNING BELOW AND ATTACHING THE SIGNED ADDENDUM TO THE BID FORM:
Company Name
Contact Person
Signature
Date
Bids Due – Promptly by 2:00 P.M.(PST) Thursday, March 12, 2026 at [email protected]
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