Addendum_Form.docx

This addendum document pertains to the City of Phoenix Water Services Department's Invitation for Bid (IFB-26-0168) for sewer rods, a five-year contract for the supply of Rod, Sewer Rodder 3/8" X 39" with Coupling in Blue Premium, with an estimated quantity of 1,730 units over the contract term. The addendum extends the offer due date to October 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement includes a pre-offer conference scheduled for December 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx, with written inquiries due by December 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and final offers due by December 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated contract commencement date is March 1, 2026, with the contract term extending five years from that date.

The sewer rods must meet specific technical requirements including AISI C1070 grade steel with a rod diameter of 0.3625 +/-0.002 inches, hardness of 46-48 HRC, and tensile strength of 230,000-245,000 P.S.I. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror whose offer conforms to all material requirements, with the City reserving the right to award by individual line item, group, or combination most advantageous to the City. Offerors must have been in operation for a minimum of two years and possess all required federal, state, and local licenses and certifications. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage with a General Aggregate limit of $2,000,000, Products-Completed Operations Aggregate of $1,000,000, and Each Occurrence limit of $1,000,000. Contractors must maintain sufficient local inventory to provide daily support and supply replacement parts within 48 hours of order placement. The contract includes provisions for annual price increases with 60 days' written notice and supporting documentation. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 apply to this procurement.