NCDEQ Superfund - Bottled Water Program

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide bottled water and associated services for North Carolina residents whose water supply is contaminated or deemed unsafe. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with the option for renewal. The vendor will be required to deliver bottled water to various locations throughout the state, with a focus on providing prompt and reliable service. The DEQ encourages vendors to identify opportunities to reduce the total cost of the contract and to provide a firm and fixed cost for delivery to all 100 North Carolina counties during the contract period. Some key points to consider include: • The vendor must be able to provide service to all 100 counties on an as-needed basis. • The vendor will be required to coordinate directly with bottled water recipients for delivery and pickup of bottles and equipment. • The vendor will be required to provide a contract manager and customer service point of contact. • The vendor will be required to submit invoices on a monthly basis, with detailed line-item information to allow the DEQ to verify pricing. • The vendor will be responsible for ensuring that all manufactured items and/or fabricated assemblies meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and state and federal requirements relating to clean air and water pollution.