F.O.B. DESTINATION (STATEWIDE CONTRACT)

F.O.B. DESTINATION FOR SHIPMENT TO:

ALL STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZED
NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

TERM OF CONTRACT

THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT ARE
SHOWN ON THE FRONT OF THIS SOLICITATION. IF AWARD HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY
THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE, THEN THE CONTRACT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE THE BID IS ACCEPTED AND CONTRACT AWARDED BY
THE STATE, AS INDICATED BY THE PURCHASING AGENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE
CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD (NOTE: THE CHANGE OF EFFECTIVE DATE MAY NOT
RESULT IN A CHANGE OF THE ANTICIPATED EXPIRATION DATE.)

RENEWAL OPTIONS: THIS CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED UPON SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO EXECUTE UP TO 4 OPTIONS TO RENEW THIS CONTRACT ANNUALLY UNDER THE
SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS EACH BY
THE STATE. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE'S
COMMITMENT IS LIMITED TO A BASE TERM CONTRACT, NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE
(12) MONTHS, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL ANNUALLY AT THE STATE'S SOLE
OPTION.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
EXTEND THE TERM CONTRACT PERIOD RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION AN
ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME, NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS BEYOND THE NORMAL
EXPIRATION DATE OF SUCH CONTRACT, UPON MUTUAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT BY
BOTH PARTIES, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MAXIMUM TERM OF A CONTRACT EXCEED A TOTAL OF
SIXTY (60) MONTHS.
BIDS REQUESTED ON STANDARD STATE SPECIFICATIONS

UNIT PRICE BIDS ARE REQUESTED ON PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT EQUAL OR
EXCEED THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED. THE ABSENCE OF DETAILED
SPECIFICATIONS OR THE OMISSION OF DETAIL DESCRIPTION SHALL BE
RECOGNIZED AS MEANING THAT ONLY THE BEST COMMERCIAL PRACTICES ARE TO
PREVAIL AND THAT ONLY FIRST QUALITY MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP ARE TO
BE USED. ALL INTERPRETATIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE MADE FROM
THIS STATEMENT. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE SPECIFICATIONS OR
REFERENCES TO AVAILABLE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MAKE THE
TERMS OF SUCH SPECIFICATIONS BINDING ON THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR.
BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT FOR BID EVALUATION APPLICABLE CUTS, SKETCHES,
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COVERING THE
PRODUCT OFFERED, WHEN APPLICABLE. REFERENCE TO LITERATURE SUBMITTED
PREVIOUSLY WILL NOT SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT.

DELIVERY TIME (ON-TIME)

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN OR TO HAVE AVAILABLE FOR
HIS OWN USE PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES SUFFICIENT TO PERFORM
"ON-TIME" AS SPECIFIED IN THIS INVITATION TO BID.

FREIGHT F.O.B. STATE AGENCY (IN-HOUSE)

ALL QUOTATIONS SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION. THE TERM F.O.B.
DESTINATION SHALL MEAN DELIVERED AND UNLOADED IN-HOUSE OR ON-SITE
SERVICE, WITH ALL CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UNLOADING PREPAID
BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR.

FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD (PRICE INCREASE ALLOWED AFTER TIMEFRAME)

PRICES QUOTED SHALL BE FIRM FOR 365 DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE
OF THE AWARD, EXCEPT THE STATE SHALL BE ADVISED OF, AND RECEIVE THE
BENEFIT OF, ANY PRICE DECREASE IN EXCESS OF FIVE (5) PERCENT
AUTOMATICALLY. THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PRICE
REDUCTION INFORMATION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ITS EFFECTIVE DATE.

FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD (PRICE INCREASE ALLOWED AFTER TIME FRAME)

PRICES QUOTED SHALL BE FIRM FOR _____ DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE
AWARD, EXCEPT THE STATE SHALL BE ADVISED OF, AND RECEIVE THE BENEFIT
OF, ANY PRICE DECREASE IN EXCESS OF FIVE (5) PERCENT AUTOMATICALLY.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PRICE REDUCTION INFORMATION
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ITS EFFECTIVE DATE.

REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES BASED ON VENDOR/CONTRACTOR'S COST:

WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES IN TERM CONTRACTS BASED ON VENDOR/
CONTRACTOR'S ACTUAL COST FOR OTHER THAN AN IMPOSED CHARGE BY FEDERAL,
STATE, COUNTY, OR CITY GOVERNMENT ENTITY AFTER THE FIRM PRICE PERIOD
SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES,
PURCHASING DIVISION. ANY INCREASE SHALL BE BASED ON THE CONTRACT
HOLDER'S ACTUAL COST INCREASE AND MAY NOT CONSTITUTE ADDITIONAL
PROFIT, AS SHOWN IN WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS INVOICES CLEARLY
DEMONSTRATING AN INCREASE IN COST COMPONENTS UPON WHICH ORIGINAL BID
OR LAST PRICE INCREASE WAS BASED, I.E. INVOICES FOR THE COST OF
MATERIALS, LABOR, DELIVERY, ETC., OR LABOR UNION AGREEMENTS FROM THE
START OF THE CONTRACT OR FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD AND CURRENT DATE AND/OR
A SIGNED LETTER FROM THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S SUPPLIER STATING THAT IT
HAS OR WILL BE IMPOSING A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT OR A PERCENTAGE
INCREASE FOR ALL OF ITS CUSTOMERS. IF DOCUMENTATION IS FROM VENDOR/
CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIER, VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST SHOW PROOF THAT IT HAS
TRIED TO OBTAIN THE GOODS FROM OTHER SUPPLIERS AND WAS UNABLE TO GET
IT AT ANY LOWER PRICE. ALL REQUESTS FOR PRICE INCREASES MUST BE
SUBMITTED IN WRITING.

IN ORDER FOR THE PURCHASING DIVISION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S
REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, ITS NEW BID PRICE(S) MUST STILL BE THE
LOW BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS; THIS WILL BE DETERMINED BY USING THE
ORIGINAL EVALUATION MODEL WITH THE PRICES FROM THE NEW LIST PRICE.
IF THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S NEW BID PRICE IS HIGHER THAN THE NEXT LOW
BIDDER, PURCHASING DIVISION WILL EVALUATE THE NEXT LOW BID TO
DETERMINE IF IT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS AND IF SO, WILL ASK IF THE NEXT
LOW BIDDER IS WILLING TO HONOR ITS BID PRICES FOR POSSIBLE RE-AWARD.

IF THE NEXT LOW BIDDER AGREES TO HONOR ITS BID PRICE AND WILL HOLD IT
FOR THE FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD FOLLOWING AWARD, PURCHASING DIVISION
WILL APPRISE THE CONTRACT HOLDER OF THE SITUATION AND ASK IF IT WANTS
TO CONTINUE WITH ITS PRICE INCREASE REQUEST OR WITHDRAW ITS PRICE
INCREASE REQUEST. IF THE CONTRACT HOLDER STATES THAT IT WANTS TO
CONTINUE WITH ITS REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, PURCHASING DIVISION
WILL RECOMMEND CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT AND RE-AWARD TO THE NEXT
LOW BIDDER.

AT THE OPTION OF THE STATE, (1) REQUEST MAY BE GRANTED, (2) THE
CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND AWARDED TO THE NEXT LOW BIDDER, (3)
THE CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND THE COMMODITY/SERVICE BE READVERTISED
FOR AWARD, OR (4) CONTINUE THE CONTRACT WITHOUT CHANGE.
THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL SUCH WRITTEN
REQUESTS WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) WORKING DAYS OF THE DATE OF RECEIPT
OF COMPLETE AND VERIFIED DOCUMENTATION.

APPROVAL OF PRICE INCREASES

IF APPROVED, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL MODIFY THE CONTRACT TO
REFLECT THE APPROVED PRICE INCREASE, PRINT AND MAIL THE REVISED
CONTRACT. THE CONTRACT HOLDER SHALL HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
DATED PRIOR TO THE APPROVED PRICE INCREASE ACCEPTANCE DATE AT THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE. APPROVAL OF ANY PRICE INCREASE RENEWS THE
FIRM PRICE PERIOD.

PRICE INCREASE REJECTION

WHEN THE STATE REJECTS A REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, THE CONTRACT
HOLDER WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE STATE'S INTENTION PRIOR TO
THE FIRST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH. IF THE CONTRACT IS TO BE CANCELED,
THE CONTRACT HOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION,
IF RECEIVED BY THE CONTRACT HOLDER WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30)
DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.
INSPECTION

ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND
TESTING. ITEMS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED.
FAILURE TO REJECT UPON RECEIPT DOES NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF
LIABILITY. WHEN SUBSEQUENT TESTS AFTER RECEIPT ARE CONDUCTED AND
WHEN SUCH TESTS REVEAL DAMAGE OR FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, THE
STATE MAY SEEK DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A PART OR ALL OF THE
MERCHANDISE HAS BEEN CONSUMED.

REJECTION

THE PURCHASING DIVISION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID THAT
CONTAINS PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR SERVICES THAT ARE INCONSISTENT
OR UNREALISTIC WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER PRICES IN THE SAME OR OTHER
BIDS, IF SUCH ACTION WOULD BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE.

ERRORS. EACH CORRECTION MADE BY THE BIDDER ON THE BID RESPONSE MUST
BE INITIALED IN INK BY EACH CORRECTION. NO CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE
IN PENCIL. NO BID OR LINE ITEM SHALL BE ALTERED OR AMENDED AFTER THE
BID OPENING. IN THE CASE OF ERRORS IN THE EXTENSION PRICE, THE UNIT
PRICE WILL GOVERN. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE SHALL BE CAUSE
FOR REJECTION OF PART OR ALL OF THE BID.

PURCHASE ORDER RELEASE (SWC)

ORDERS FOR SERVICES OR SUPPLIES THAT ARE INCLUDED ON STATEWIDE
CONTRACTS SHALL BE PREPARED BY AGENCIES ON DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASE
ORDERS AND FORWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR. THESE PURCHASE
ORDERS, WHEN RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR, SERVE AS AUTHORIZATION
FOR SHIPMENT. ITEMS FROM DIFFERENT CONTRACTS MAY BE COMBINED ON A
SINGLE PURCHASE ORDER TO THE SAME VENDOR/CONTRACTOR TO MEET MINIMUM
ORDER REQUIREMENTS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR AUTHORIZED
CORPORATIONS, WHERE APPLICABLE, WILL ISSUE THEIR PURCHASE ORDER
RELEASES DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR(S).

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INVOICE THE STATE ONLY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE
WORK DESCRIBED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT, AND AS REQUIRED BELOW
PRIOR TO ANY PAYMENT.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN INVOICE, WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, TO: STATE AGENCY BILLING ADDRESS

SUCH INVOICE SHALL CLEARLY AND ACCURATELY DETAIL THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED INFORMATION.

INVOICE/REFERENCE NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR)
INVOICE DATE;
CONTRACT AND/OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE STATE)
ACCOUNT NAME; PROCURING STATE AGENCY AND DIVISION NAME
ACCOUNT/CUSTOMER NUMBER; (UNIQUELY ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ACCOUNT NAME;
CONTRACTOR NAME;
CONTRACTOR FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER; (AS REFERENCED IN CONTRACT)
CONTRACTOR CONTACT (NAME, PHONE, AND/OR FAX FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO
CONTACT WITH BILLING QUESTIONS);
CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS;
DESCRIPTION OF DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE; AND
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE.

THE CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE INVOICE SHALL;

INCLUDE ONLY CHARGES FOR SERVICE DESCRIBED IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE
ORDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH
IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER;

NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE WORK BUT WILL ONLY BE SUBMITTED FOR
COMPLETED SERVICE; AND

NOT INCLUDE SALES TAX OR SHIPPING CHARGES (UNLESS OTHERWISE
STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER).

THE CONTRACTOR AGREES THAT TIMEFRAME FOR PAYMENT (AND ANY DISCOUNTS)
BEGINS WHEN THE STATE IS IN RECEIPT OF A CORRECT INVOICE MEETING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

PAYMENT

IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE "BILL TO" AGENCY TO MAKE
PAYMENT. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING PAYMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE
"BILL TO" AGENCY LISTED IN THE TOP, RIGHT SIDE OF THE PURCHASE ORDER,
NOT THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

SUBCONTRACTING: RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ENTER INTO ANY SUBCONTRACT FOR SERVICES
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION. THE AWARDED CONTRACTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR WORK, SERVICE, PERFORMANCE, CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INJURIES OF EMPLOYEES AND SUBS (UNLESS
SUBCONTRACTOR ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY AND FURNISHES AN ORIGINAL
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE AS PROOF OF INSURANCE FOR WORKERS'
COMPENSATION AND NAMING THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS ADDITIONALLY INSURED
FOR GENERAL LIABILITY), AND PAYMENT TO THE SUBCONTRACTOR. ALL COSTS
INCURRED FOR SUBCONTRACTING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE BID PRICE.

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A LABOR AND
MATERIAL SURETY BOND ISSUED BY A SURETY COMPANY LICENSED TO DO
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) %
OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT. SUCH BOND SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE
PURCHASING DIVISION WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS AFTER THE REQUEST.
THE SURETY BOND WILL INSURE THAT THE CONTRACTOR WILL PAY FOR ALL LABOR
AND MATERIALS USED BY THE CONTRACTOR, OR ANY IMMEDIATE OR REMOTE
SUBCONTRACTOR UNDER THE CONTRACTOR, IN SUCH CONTRACT, IN LAWFUL MONEY
OF THE UNITED STATES.


LIST BELOW THE NAME, COMPLETE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ALL
SUBCONTRACTOR(S):

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CANCELLATION

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: THE STATE MAY TERMINATE THIS CONTRACT
WITHOUT CAUSE. SAID TERMINATION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED A BREACH OF
CONTRACT BY THE STATE. THE STATE SHALL GIVE THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR AT
LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE CANCELATION
DATE.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR
GOODS SHIPPED OR SERVICES SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED AS OF THE
CANCELATION DATE, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE STATE BE LIABLE TO THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FOR COMPENSATION FOR ANY GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH
HAVE NOT BEEN RENDERED.
UPON SUCH TERMINATION, THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO
ANY ACTUAL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER
CLAIMS WHATSOEVER OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR AMOUNT.

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: IF THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FAILS TO FULFILL ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT IN A TIMELY OR PROPER MANNER, OR IF
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR VIOLATES ANY TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, THE STATE
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT UPON
WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO CANCEL. THE STATE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
WITHHOLD PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF FAIR COMPENSATION FOR COMPLETED
SERVICES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE
RELIEVED OF LIABILITY TO THE STATE FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY VIRTUE OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTOR.

AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR ANY CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED BY THE
STATE WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE EVENT THAT FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CONTRACT
BECOME UNAVAILABLE.

THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION, IF
RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.

SECURITY OF PROTECTED INFORMATION (A) ALL EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND
OTHER AFFILIATES OF CONTRACTORS UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL PROTECT THE
SECURITY OF INFORMATION IDENTIFIED TO THEM AS PROTECTED HEALTH
INFORMATION (PHI).

CONTRACTOR'S MANAGING AGENTS WHO ARE NOTIFIED BY THE STATE ABOUT THE
PRESENCE OF PHI IN FACILITIES COVERED BY THIS CONTRACT WILL TRANSMIT
SUCH NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND OTHER AFFILIATES OF THE CON-
TRACTOR ALLOWED ACCESS TO SUCH FACILITIES DURING THE COURSE OF THIS
CONTRACT.

(B) ALL INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY SECTION __(A) SHALL NOT READ, EXAMINE,
REMOVE, OR OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH PHI. THEY SHALL NOT ALLOW ACCESS
TO PHI, OR DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF PHI, TO ANY OTHER PERSON. ALL
INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF AN UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF PHI SHALL
NOTIFY EITHER AN APPROPRIATE STATE OFFICIAL OR A MANAGER OF THE CON-
TRACTOR WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR NOTIFYING THE APPROPRIATE STATE
OFFICIAL.
WATER TREATMENT SPECIFICATIONS

THIS SPECIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

EACH FACILITY MUST BE VISITED TO INSPECT THE WATER SYSTEMS TO BE
TREATED.

ALL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS MUST MEET ALL EPA, OSHA, TOSHA, AND FDA
GUIDELINES.

COOLING TOWER CONTROL

THE CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR THESE SYSTEMS WILL PROVIDE
CORROSION, SCALE/DEPOSIT, AND MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL.

SCALE AND CORROSION CONTROL

PROVIDE A ONE DRUM LIQUID CHEMICAL TREATMENT THAT INCLUDES
PHOSPHONATES, DISPERSANTS, AND CRYSTAL MODIFIERS FOR SCALE AND
DEPOSIT CONTROL, MOLYBDATE AND TOLYTRIAZOLE FOR STEEL AND COPPER
CORROSION CONTROL.

THE CHEMICAL FEEDRATE SHOULD SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS:

TOTAL ACTIVE PHOSPHONATE 3 TO 10 PPM; TOTAL ACTIVE DISPERSANT/CRYSTAL
MODIFIER 3 TO 6 PPM; SODIUM MOLYBDATE 5 TO 10 PPM; TOLYTRIAZOLE
1 TO 2 PPM.

MUST NOT REQUIRE MIXING OR STIRRING BY STATE EMPLOYEES AND MUST BE IN
SUCH A STATE THAT IT CAN BE FED FROM THE SHIPPING CONTAINER IN WHICH
IT IS RECEIVED, UTILIZING EXISTING CHEMICAL FEED EQUIPMENT.

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL

MUST MEET ALL EPA AND STATE OF TENNESSEE STANDARDS WITH REFERENCE
TO CONCENTRATIONS IN BLEED-OFF WATER FROM SYSTEM IN WHICH IT IS
APPLIED AND MUST BE LABELED TO MEET ALL EPA REQUIREMENTS.

PERSONAL SAFETY IS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE IN YOUR CHOICE OF CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS FOR CONTROL OF BIOLOGICAL GROWTHS.

TWO DIFFERENT MICROBIOCIDES WILL BE USED ON AN ALTERNATING BASIS.
BIOCIDES CHOSEN SHOULD NOT GENERATE EXCESSIVE FOAM, HOWEVER, IF
REQUIRED SERVICE SHOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE FOAM, ANTIFOAM SHALL BE
ADDED.

BLEEDOFF CONTROL

CYCLES OF CONCENTRATION ARE TO BE MAINTAINED WITHIN A RANGE OF 4.0
TO 5.0 WHEREVER POSSIBLE.

PH CONTROL

PH CONTROL OF THE RECIRCULATING COOLER TOWER SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED
FOR MOST SYSTEMS. IF YOU FEEL ACID FEED IS REQUIRED, GIVE REASONS.

BOILER SYSTEMS

NOTE: ALL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS USED IN THE BOILER SYSTEMS MUST ONLY
CONTAIN INGREDIENTS FOUND ON THE FDA APPROVAL LIST FROM 21 CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 173.310, BOILER WATER ADDITIVES.

SCALE AND DEPOSIT CONTROL

PROVIDE A ONE DRUM LIQUID PRODUCT CONSISTING OF DISPERSING AND
CRYSTAL MODIFYING CHEMICALS MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LEVEL OF 15 TO 25
PPM IN THE BOILER WATER.

IF PHOSPHATE FEED IS REQUIRED, USE SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE IN ITS
GRANULAR OR POWDER FORM THAT IS 100% PURE WITH 75% AS PO4.

A PHENOLPHTHALEIN ALKALINITY LEVEL OF 300 TO 600 PPM MUST BE
MAINTAINED BY USING A SOLUTION OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE.

CORROSION CONTROL

CATALYZED SODIUM SULFITE IS TO BE USED TO MAINTAIN A SULFITE
RESIDUAL OF 30 TO 50 PPM IN THE BOILER WATER.

A BLEND OF MORPHOLINE AND CYCLOHEXYLAMINE OR DIETHYLAMINOETANOL (DEAE)
IS TO BE USED FOR CONDENSATE RETURN LINE CORROSION PROTECTION. THE
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 40%. A PH LEVEL OF 8.0 TO 8.5 MUST
BE MAINTAINED IN THE CONDENSATE WATER.

BLOWDOWN CONTROL

CORRECTED CONDUCTIVITY LEVELS IN THE BOILER ARE TO BE MAINTAINED WITH-
IN A RANGE OF 1800 TO 3000 MICROMHOS FOR HARD WATER AND 3000 TO 3500
MICROMHOS FOR SOFT WATER WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

CLOSED LOOP PROGRAM CORROSION CONTROL

PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT USES NITRITE AS THE PRIMARY CORROSION
INHIBITOR WITH TOLYTRIAZOLE USED FOR COPPER PROTECTION.

THE SODIUM NITRITE LEVEL MUST BE MAINTAINED WITHIN 800 TO 1200 PPM,
WITH TOLYTRIAZOLE PRESENT AT 2 TO 4 PPM.

REQUIRED SUPERVISORY SERVICES

1. ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS SHALL VISIT EACH LOCATION ONCE PER MONTH.

2. SERVICES PROVIDED DURING EACH SERVICE CALL:

*CHEMICAL TESTS CONDUCTED ON EACH SYSTEM. BOILER SYSTEMS: THE
FEEDWATER, SOFTENERS AND CONDENSATE SYSTEMS MUST BE CHECKED
MONTHLY. (TREATMENT RESIDUALS, BLOWDOWN CONTROL, ETC.).
*CHEMICAL FEED AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT CHECKED, CALIBRATED AND
CLEANED.
*INSPECT EQUIPMENT, COOLING TOWERS, WATER SOFTENERS, BOILER
SYSTEMS, FOR CLEANLINESS AND PROPER OPERATION.
*CHECK CHEMICAL INVENTORIES.
*INSTALL AND REMOVE CORROSION COUPONS FROM BY-PASS TEST RACKS
WHERE APPLICABLE.
*SUBMIT A SERVICE REPORT TO PLANT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM AND DISCUSS RESULTS.

3. ANALYZE WATER SAMPLE IN A LABORATORY AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR.
PROVIDE COPY OF LABORATORY RESULTS TO USING AGENCY.

4. TRAINING PROVIDED ON LOCATION IF NEEDED AT TIME OF SERVICE CALL.

5. SHIPPING IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM COSTS, EMPTY
CONTAINERS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO SHIPPER AT HIS COST.

6. DEPOSIT ANALYSIS AND TESTS AS NEEDED.

7. TEST REAGENTS WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO EXTRA COST.

8. BRINE ELUTION STUDIES ON THE WATER SOFTENERS ONCE PER YEAR, OR
AS NEEDED, AT NO EXTRA COST. MUST BE PROVIDED AT LEAST ONCE
PER YEAR AT NO EXTRA COST.