5510 Bid Summary.xlsx

This is a Bid Summary spreadsheet for RFQ 5510 issued by the City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department Purchasing Services on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, soliciting quotations for water main fittings and accessories. The procurement encompasses seven line items totaling approximately 172 units of cast iron mechanical joint fittings, including 6-inch 22.5-degree bends (4 units), 6-inch 90-degree bends (8 units), 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch solid sleeves (135 units combined), and various tee configurations (25 units combined). All materials must conform to AWWA C110 standards and include specified gaskets, bolts, and polyethylene encasement per ANSI/AWWA C111 specifications. The quotation due date was March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery required to 110 South Paterson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. Delivery timeframes ranged from 1-7 days to 30 days following order receipt. The award was made to Ferguson based on total cost evaluation.

Five vendors submitted bids with total costs ranging from $27,360.77 to $54,830.72. Ferguson, the award recipient, submitted the lowest bid at $27,360.77 with delivery capability of 1-7 days and price firmness guaranteed for one year. Competing bids were received from Core & Main ($41,782.17), Etna Supply ($43,163.95), First Waterworks ($28,217.66), and Taza Supplies Inc ($54,830.72), with varying delivery timeframes from 15-30 days to 2-4 weeks and differing payment terms including Net 30, Net 60, and conditional discounts. The City of Madison extends a local vendor preference to registered suppliers, though none of the five bidders indicated local vendor status in the summary. All bidders were required to provide manufacturer specifications and quote prices inclusive of all shipping charges with FOB delivery terms.