TOWN OF WESTERLY/WESTERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
CULINOX 999 MIOX SALT & WATER SOFTENING PELLETS
RFQ Number: 27-05
April 14, 2026
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 Unit Prices 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., May 5, 2026. 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, 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 and one Digital copy on a Flash drive of the Bid as defined in
the Instruction to Bidders.
BIDDER’S QUESTIONS
Questions r e g a r d i n g this solicitation must be emailed and received by the Purchasing
Agent at ecardillo@westerlyri.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 27, 2026, 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
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Bidder shall base the Proposal on providing all materials and equipment, FOB jobsite.
2. Quotes must be firm for a minimum of 120 days from date of submission.
3. 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.
4. This project is Tax exempt for Rhode Island Sales Tax and Federal Excise Taxes.
RFQ BID DOCUMENTS
Attachment A – Scope of Work/ Project Schedule, Page 3
Attachment B – Bid Form Pages, 4 - 5
Attachment C – Instruction to Bidders, Pages 6 - 8
Appendix A – Bidder Certification Pages 9 - 13
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BIDDER CERTIFICATION FORM (APPENDIX A): Bidders must include, complete,
and submit a Bidder Certification Form with each bid proposal.
This solicitation i s available 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 qualified 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 Agent
Town of Westerly/ Westerly Public Schools
45 Broad Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Tel: (401) 348-2599
Email: ecardillo@westerlyri.gov
www.WesterlyRI.gov
CC: MS
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ATTACHMENT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
RFQ 27-05
CULINOX 999 MIOX SALT & WATER SOFTENING PELLETS
*Bidder/Supplier shall have the ability to supply both options below for purchase.
I. CULINOX 999 MIOX SALT – FOOD GRADE
Description of Scope & Quantity
This Supplier will be responsible to furnish and deliver the following:
• Bid price per bag and delivery shall remain firm from July 1, 2026– June 30, 2027.
• Minimum order for salt will be 2 pallets – (98 bags – 50 lb.) at each time of delivery.
• The Trucking Company shall give the Town of Westerly twenty-four (24) hours’
notice before delivery.
Trucks shall have the capability of moving the pallets to the rear tailgate with the use of a
pallet jack in the delivery truck.
II. WATER SOFTENING PELLETS – FOOD GRADE
Description of Scope & Quantity
This Supplier will be responsible to furnish and deliver the following:
• Bid price per bag and delivery shall remain firm from July 1, 2026– June 30, 2027.
• Pellets should be 40 lb. bags.
• The Trucking Company shall give the Town of Westerly twenty-four (24) hours’
notice before delivery.
Trucks shall have the capability of moving the pallets to the rear tailgate with the use of a
pallet jack in the delivery truck.
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ATTACHMENT "B"
Bid Form
“THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH BID”
RFQ NUMBER: 27-05
RFQ NAME: CULINOX 999 MIOX SALT & WATER SOFTENING PELLETS
I. CULINOX 999 MIOX SALT – FOOD GRADE
The Bidder stated below agrees to furnish and deliver, as defined in the above
referenced Request for Quotation, for the following Unit Price of:
$_______________________ per 50lb bag delivered to 68 White Rock Road, Westerly,
RI 02891.
II. WATER SOFTENING PELLETS – FOOD GRADE
The Bidder stated below agrees to furnish and deliver, as defined in the above
referenced Request for Quotation, for the following Unit Price of:
$_______________________ per 40lb bag delivered to 68 White Rock Road, Westerly,
RI 02891.
The Unit Prices shall include all costs such as delivery, profit, overhead, bond, insurance,
etc.
Did you completed and submit Appendix A: YES,______ NO ______?
Delivery: _____________ calendar days after receipt of order.
The below stated Supplier agrees to provide all materials, equipment, supervision and all activities
required to provide a complete scope of work as defined in this Request for Quotation, including, but
not limited to, agree to all terms and conditions, all as shown or by reference, unless as excluded
below:
EXCLUSIONS:
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Did you deviate from the specifications in any way: YES,____ NO ____?
(If yes, you must explain below and submit a detailed description of all deviations so that your
product or service can be properly evaluated.)
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The above price includes all stipulations and requirements of Addendum No.
, which have been received and accepted by the
undersigned.
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This Request for Quotation, together with all documents, specifications, drawings and
documents/attachments/Addendums, are included and constitute the entire proposal from the bidder.
There are no terms, conditions, or provisions, either oral or written, between the parties hereto, other
than those contained herein. The Request for Quotation supersedes all written representation,
inducements, or understandings of any kind or nature between the parties hereto, relating to the
project involved herein. Payment Terms are net 30 days, for this scope of work.
The bid price above excludes applicable sales and or use taxes; includes all insurance premiums;
and includes all shipping/transportation costs, if applicable. The submitted pricing for this scope of
work shall remain firm for 120 days from the date of submission.
Company Representative
Print Name: _________________________________
Authorized Signature: ______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone
Street
City
State
Zip
Email: ___________________________________________________
Date: __________
Company Name: _______________________________________________
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