5210 Bid Summary.xlsx

This is a bid summary document for RFQ 5210-0-2023-BG for brass goods sourced through a cooperative purchasing arrangement involving Core and Main, ETNA, Ferguson, and First Supply in Wisconsin. The solicitation requested quotes for brass goods items including twelve 1/8-inch (45-degree) flat bends and one 2-inch curb stop made of copper and iron, with two additional curb stop items quoted on an as-needed basis. Ferguson was awarded the contract based on the bid evaluation results presented in this summary sheet.

Pricing across the four bidders ranged significantly, with Ferguson's total bid of $840.94 (including a 1% discount with net 30 payment terms) ultimately selected as the award. Competitor bids included Core and Main at $908.00, ETNA at $928.40, and First Supply at $678.75. Ferguson's pricing included various manufacturers such as Mueller, AYM, and Ford depending on the specific line items. All winning bids included price firm commitments for one year from the date of bid, with Ferguson specifying net 30 payment terms and a 1% volume discount. The document indicates that First Supply submitted the lowest total price; however, Ferguson's bid was selected as the awarded vendor, suggesting additional evaluation criteria beyond price alone may have influenced the final award decision.