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This is a proposal submission for Kennedy Fire Hydrants and Hydrant Parts submitted to the City of Columbus, Ohio Finance and Management Director in response to a Universal Term Contract (blanket type) solicitation. The City of Columbus seeks a supplier to provide fire hydrants and hydrant parts for maintenance of water lines and fire hydrants throughout the city, with the contract term extending through July 31, 2029. The proposal includes detailed pricing for 30 line items across three product categories: Kennedy K11 parts (items 1-15), Kennedy K10B parts (items 16-18), and Kennedy 1280 parts (items 19-30). Estimated quantities range from 10 to 400 units per item, with total line items including alemite fittings, operating stem nuts, hold down nuts, upper and lower stems of various burial depths, seat rings, coupling pins, stem extensions in multiple lengths, collision kits, and various related components. The specification required bidders to submit questions by 4:00 pm Thursday, July 30, 2026, with responses posted by Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm, and bidders must demonstrate five years of experience in providing similar materials and services along with documented references from at least four customers with similar scope, complexity, and cost requirements.

The proposal requires pricing to be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed at any City of Columbus facility. The bidder must provide manufacturer information, manufacturer part numbers, list prices with percentage discounts applied to net unit prices, and delivery timeframes in calendar days, as well as minimum order quantities where applicable. Bidders are required to submit experience outlines and proven successful contract references demonstrating capability to support the city's hydrant and parts procurement needs over the seven-year contract period.