Manganese Removal System for Drinking Water

The City of Dover is soliciting proposals for Manganese Removal Systems for Drinking Water (RFP Number 26-0012WW). The key details of the Request for Proposal (RFP) are as follows: **Submission Requirements:** * Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with one paper copy and one electronic copy on a CD/DVD or flash drive. * Envelopes must be marked with the RFP number and description. * Proposals must be received by February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time at the City of Dover Procurement Office. **Pre-Bid Meeting:** * A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the JW Pitts Center. **Proposal Evaluation:** * The City of Dover reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. * The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the City. * The contract award will be made within 90 days of the closing date. **Preferences:** * Minority, women, veteran, service-disabled veteran, and individuals with disabilities owned vendor preference will be given a 3% preference. * Local vendor preference will be given a 3% preference, with priority given to vendors located within the city limits of Dover, then Kent County, and finally the state of Delaware. **Bond Requirements:** * A performance bond will be required from the successful proposer for the full amount of the contract. * The bond must be provided within 15 days of the contract award. **Contract Terms:** * The contract will be for a period of 90 days from the date of the opening. * The contractor must provide references to the City of Dover upon request. * The City of Dover reserves the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to fulfill its obligations. **FOIA Disclosure:** * Vendors must complete a Consent for Disclosure Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) form, which will be provided with the RFP package. * The form requires vendors to indicate whether they consent to the disclosure of their proposal information under FOIA. Overall, the City of Dover is seeking proposals for Manganese Removal Systems for Drinking Water, and vendors must submit their proposals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFP.