5218 Bid Summary.xlsx

This is a bid summary document for RFQ 5218-0-2023-BG issued by a Wisconsin jurisdiction for solid repair sleeves and related repair kits. The procurement includes thirteen line items covering various sizes and types of repair sleeves ranging from 6" to 16" in diameter, along with specialized repair kits and tapped repair sleeves. The quantities requested include 50 units of 6" solid repair sleeves, 10 units each of 8", 10", and 12" sleeves, two repair kits in 6" and 10" sizes, and smaller quantities of tapped repair sleeves. Seven items were quote-only, indicating optional or informational pricing without committed quantities. The award was granted to First Supply, a local vendor selection that appears to have influenced the final procurement decision.

The bid summary reflects three competing bidders: Ford (representing Ford FC1 and FC4 manufacturers), Smith Blair, and TPS, with First Supply ultimately selected as the awarded vendor. First Supply's total bid was $13,151.31, which represented a cost advantage over Ford's $17,225.00 bid, while Smith Blair provided competitive pricing on most line items. Payment terms varied by vendor, with some offering net 30 and others 1% net 30 terms. Price firmness commitments differed, with First Supply guaranteeing firm pricing for one year from the bid date while other vendors did not provide this assurance. The selection of First Supply as a local vendor suggests that local preference considerations or vendor capabilities may have influenced the award decision beyond pure price comparison.