Appendix_A_-_Approved_Manufactures_List.pdf

Appendix A is an Approved Manufacturers List document associated with the Mims Water Treatment Plant Mixing Improvements project for Brevard County Purchasing Services in Florida. The document provides a comprehensive list of pre-approved manufacturers and specific product models for various wastewater service materials, including adhesive marking tape, air release and vacuum valves, casing spacers, check valves, concrete coatings, ductile iron fittings and pipes, electronic markers, fiberglass liners, gate valves, HDPE pipes and fittings, joint sealing compounds, manhole coatings and covers, pipe couplings, PVC fittings, resilient connectors, and other critical infrastructure components. A critical note specifies that all products must be produced domestically.

The manufacturers list serves as a critical technical reference for contractors bidding on the water treatment plant project, providing pre-approved options for materials and ensuring quality and compatibility with the specific infrastructure requirements. By constraining manufacturers to a pre-approved list, Brevard County Purchasing Services can maintain strict quality control, standardize installation processes, and ensure that all materials meet their precise technical specifications. The list includes multiple manufacturers for each product category, providing bidders with flexibility while maintaining rigorous standards, and underscores the project's commitment to using domestically produced materials in alignment with federal procurement guidelines like the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA).