Bulk Potable Water Supply Addendum 1

The State of Vermont is seeking proposals from contractors to provide bulk potable water supply for use in water systems during emergency situations or as otherwise requested by the State of Vermont, municipality, or political subdivision. The contractor will be required to provide bulk water from a Public Community water system or Domestic Bottled water system permitted by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) or similar State agency. The contract will be for a period of three years with an option to renew for one additional two-year period. • The contractor must have prior experience in providing bulk potable water supply. • The contractor must provide a copy of their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for ensuring sanitary conditions of their bulk water hauling operations. • The contractor must comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. • The contractor must report each violation to the State of Vermont and understand that the State will report each violation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.