BID 26_08 PACKET.pdf

REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS COVERSHEET

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Procurement and Contract Services

103 McIlwain Dr. Ocean Springs, MS, 39564

Date:

Bid No. 26-08

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI is considering the purchase of the following item(s). We ask that you submit your bid and retain one copy for your files. Right is reserved to accept or reject any part of your bid. Your quotation will be given consideration if received in Bond Hall, Room 214 on or before:

2:00 p.m. CST

TERMS - Bidder should state terms of sale. Our terms are 2% ten days, net 45 days.

These terms will apply per Mississippi law. October 14, 2025 AWARDING CONTRACT - Cash terms will not be used as a basis for awarding contracts; however, the University will accept cash discounts when earned. Buyer: Millissa Weaver

NOTE: If you cannot quote on the exact material shown, please indicate any exception giving brand name and complete specifications of any alternate. If additional space is required, use a separate sheet or letter of transmittal.

ITEM QUANTITY

Bid# 26-08

Plumbing Supplies for the Oyster Hatchery

RFX# 3160007664

UNIT PRICE TOTAL NET PRICE

PROPOSAL MUST BE RETURNED TO THE UNIVERSITY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS. RFP NUMBER AND

DATE OF BID OPENING MUST BE SHOWN ON THE OUTSIDE OF

THE ENVELOPE IF USING THAT METHOD.

We quote you as above-F.O.B. The University of Southern Mississippi. Shipment can be made in days from receipt of order. DATE ______________ TERMS _____________________________________________

Return quotation to Procurement Services at above address.

AA/EOE/ADAI Signature Required__________________________________________

THIS IS NOT

AN ORDER

Name: ____________________________________

Company: _________________________________

Address: __________________________________

City/State/Zip:______________________________

Description

Sun-Herald

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received on the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Cedar Point

Campus in the Shipping and Receiving Office at 103 McIlwain Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, until Tuesday, October 14th, 2:00 p.m. for the purchase of the following:

Bid# 26-08 Plumbing Supplies for the Cedar Point Oyster Hatchery

RFX: 3160007664

Detailed specifications and electronic bid submission instructions may be secured from the above office upon request or our website https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php

Right is hereby reserved to reject any or all bids.

Millissa Weaver

Procurement Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

(228) 818-8001

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Bid# 26-08 Plumbing Supplies for the Cedar Point Oyster Hatchery

RFX- 3160007664

Technical Specification – True Union PVC/CPVC Ball Valves (“Spears or Equal”)

1. General Provide factory-manufactured, corrosion-resistant true-union thermoplastic ball valves suitable for use in pressurized water and compatible fluid systems. Valves shall be Spears Manufacturing Model 2000 Series or equal, meeting all performance and dimensional requirements specified herein.

2. Materials

• Valve body and end connectors shall be manufactured from PVC Type I, ASTM D1784, Cell Class 12454, or CPVC Type IV, ASTM D1784, Cell Class 23447.

• Seats shall be PTFE (Teflon®) or equivalent, providing low operating torque and chemical resistance.

• O-rings shall be EPDM (or Viton® if specified), suitable for potable water service.

3. Pressure Rating

• Valves shall be pressure-rated to 235 psi at 73°F for sizes ½″ through 2″, and 150 psi at 73°F for sizes 2½″ through 6″, for water and other non-shock fluids.

4. Design & Construction

• True Union Design: Union nuts shall allow removal of the valve body from the piping system without disturbing pipe connections.

• Union Nut Threads: Union nuts shall use buttress threads or equivalent heavy-duty design to prevent cross-threading and withstand high torque.

• Stem Design: Valves shall include a blowout-resistant stem design (e.g., Spears’ Safe-T-Shear® or equal) to maintain seal integrity if stem failure occurs.

• Seal Carrier / Blocking Feature: Valves shall incorporate a design that permits downstream union removal under system pressure without blowout (e.g., Spears’ Safe-T-Blocked® or equal).

• Ball Design: Valves shall be full port to minimize pressure drop and allow unrestricted flow.

• Serviceability: All internal components (ball, seats, O-rings, seals) shall be replaceable without removal of the valve body from the pipeline.

5. Standards & Certifications

Bid# 26-08 Plumbing Supplies for the Cedar Point Oyster Hatchery

RFX- 3160007664

• Valves shall comply with NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water use.

• Valves shall be manufactured under a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 or equal.

6. Sizes & End Connections

• Sizes shall range from ½″ through 6″ nominal pipe size.

• End connections shall be Socket (ASTM D2467, D2464), Threaded (NPT, ASTM D2464), or Flanged (ANSI Class 150), as indicated on the plans.

7. Acceptable Manufacturers

• Spears Manufacturing or comparable quality product suitable for use in an aquaculture facility.

Qty Product No Description

16 8097-007 SPEARS MFG. 3/4 PVC UNION 2000 SOC EPDM

9 8097-010 SPEARS MFG. 1 PVC UNION 2000 SOC EPDM

129 8097-020 SPEARS MFG. 2 PVC UNION 2000 SOC EPDM

33 8097-030 SPEARS MFG. 3 PVC UNION 2000 SOC EPDM

7 3629-005 SPEARS MFG. 1/2 PVC TU2K STANDARD BV SOC/FPT EPDM

58 2622-005 SPEARS MFG. 1/2 PVC UTILITY BALL VALVE SOC EPDM

124 3629-007 SPEARS MFG. 3/4 PVC TU2K STANDARD BV SOC/FPT EPDM

68 3629-010 SPEARS MFG. 1 PVC TU2K STANDARD BV SOC/FPT EPDM

5 3629-012 SPEARS MFG. 1-1/4 PVC TU2K STANDARD BV SOC/FPT EPDM

131 3629-020 SPEARS MFG. 2 PVC TU2K STANDARD BV SOC/FPT EPDM

27 3622-030 SPEARS MFG. 3 PVC TU2K STANDARD BV SOC EPDM

28 S1720-20 SPEARS MFG. 2 PVC T/U UTILITY SWING CHK VLV SOC EPDM

4 S1720-30 SPEARS MFG. 3 PVC T/U UTILITY SWG CHK VALVE SOC EPDM

246 5022T1-020 SPEARS MFG. 2 PVC TU2K IND 3WAY T/PT HOR SOC EPDM

7 5022T1-030 SPEARS MFG. 3 PVC TU2K IND 3WAY T/PT HOR SOC EPDM