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City of Tampa

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) FOR

Service Saddles

27-P-00048

Purchasing

Missy Campagnano, Procurement Specialist

2555 E Hannah Ave

Tampa, FL 33610

Phone: (813) 274-7711

Table Of Contents

1. Instructions to Bidders

2. General Conditions

3. Technical Specifications

4. Price Proposal

5. Vendor Questionnaire

Attachments:

A - City of Tampa _ Pre-approved Products List

B - Service Saddles Technical Specifications

1. Instructions to Bidders

1.1. Instructions to Bidders

City of Tampa quote solicitations are issued electronically via OpenGov solicitation distribution system. Obtaining quote solicitations through OpenGov will ensure that vendors will have the following capabilities: receipt of quote solicitations electronically via e-mail and view plans and blueprints online electronically. Vendors who obtain specifications and plans from sources other than OpenGov are cautioned that the quote packages may be incomplete.

The City is not responsible for errors and omissions occurring in the transmission or downloading of any quote documents, plans, or specifications from this website. In the event of any discrepancy between information on this website and the hard copy quote documents, the terms and conditions of the hardcopy document will prevail. OpenGov has no affiliation with the City of Tampa other than as a service that facilitates communication between the City and its vendors. OpenGov is an independent entity and is not an agent or representative of the City. Communications to OpenGov does not constitute communications to the City.

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Quotes shall be accepted no later than the time and date specified on the quote transmission. All quotes shall be submitted electronically through OpenGov. Offers by telegram, telephone, mail, e-mail, or fax are not acceptable, unless authorized by the City of

Tampa Purchasing Department prior to the closing time and date. No quote may be withdrawn or modified after the time fixed for the opening of quotes. Quote tabulations (results) will not be disclosed over the telephone.

The Bidder shall comply with the applicable requirements of Federal and state laws, all Codes and Ordinances of the City of Tampa as amended from time to time, and any applicable professional regulations.

The bidder is expected to carefully examine the entire quote solicitation and all of its attachments, including but not limited to all provisions, terms, and conditions. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s risk.

Quote solicitations contain a General Conditions section and a Technical Specification section. The attached General Conditions contain general requirements and the Technical Specifications, viewable through OpenGov, details the scope of the goods and/or services requested. The Technical Specifications shall always govern whenever there appears to be a conflict.

Procurement Contact: Missy Campagnano, missy.campagnano@tampagov.net.

2. General Conditions

2.1. Authorization

Official award will be made by City of Tampa Purchase Order only. Purchases under $2,000 may also be placed by City of Tampa

Purchasing Card (Visa).

2.2. Quantities

Quantities listed are an estimate only. The City shall not be required to purchase any minimum or maximum quantities during any award resulting from this quote. The City reserves the rights to increase or decrease quantities shown without penalty.

2.3. Shipping/Delivery

All items shall be shipped Freight On Board (FOB) Destination. All shipping, handling, and freight charges shall be included in the quote. Materials ordered shall be delivered to the location specified and within five (5) days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Deliveries shall be made between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on normal working days (Monday through Friday or unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties).

2.4. Backorders

Any backordered materials shall be made available to the City within three (3) working days of the time of backorder (original date of receipt). If the backorder cannot be filled within the time frame of this section, then the City of Tampa Representative is to be notified, in writing, thus permitting the City to obtain the required materials and/or exercise its options.

2.5. Addition/Deletion

The City of Tampa reserves the right to add to or delete any item from this bid or resulting award when deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa.

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2.6. Rejection

The City reserves the right to cancel, reject any and/or all quotes, or to waive irregularities and accept that quote which is the lowest and best.

2.7. Non-Availability of Funds

In the event that funds are insufficient or unavailable for this quote or the resulting intent to award, the City reserves the right to cancel the quote or resulting intent to award without penalty.

2.8. Substitutions / Alternate Quotes

Unless otherwise specified in the Technical Specifications, quotes for alternate products which the bidder believes to be of equal quality will be considered. The offer of an alternate product for any item shall be construed as a refusal to quote on the product specified.

Bidders offering an alternate product shall submit the precise specifications of the alternate and all of the differences, if any, between the specified product and the alternate product. The determination as to whether any alternate product quoted is or is not equal to the product specified shall be made by the City, and such determination shall be final and binding for all bidders.

2.9. Prices

Bid prices shall be firm and shall not be amended after the date and time of the bid opening. Any attempt by the Awardee to amend said bid prices shall constitute default as outlined in this specification. The quote shall be awarded for a 1-year period.

2.10. Basis of Award

The City reserves the right to award this quote by division, line item, or aggregate total. To be considered lowest responsive, responsible bidder by aggregate, the bidder must quote on all items within the quote solicitation. If award by aggregate total is not feasible, division or line item will prevail.

2.11. Insurance

All vendors performing work on City property, regardless of the dollar amount, are required to submit proof of insurance prior to award. The City’s current insurance requirements can be found on the Purchasing Department website at http://www.tampa.gov/purchasing/info

2.12. Subcontracting Submittals

No Awardee shall assign the award/contract or any rights or obligations thereunder without the written consent of the City. The

Awardee shall be required to perform with its own forces at least fifty-one (51) percent of the work, unless written consent to subcontract a greater percentage of the work first obtained by the City. In the event of such approved subcontracting, the Awardee agrees to provide the City with written documentation relative to the Subcontractor(s) solicited, or that will be employed in this award, including but not limited to submittal of attached the following Schedule of Sub-Contracting Forms:

• Schedule of All Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Solicited - DMI 10

• Schedule of Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers to be Utilized - DMI 20 Further information and copies of all forms can be found at http://www.tampa.gov/msbd

Subcontractor shall be defined as: a business enterprise, firm, partnership, corporation, consultant, or combination thereof having a direct contract with a prime contractor for any portion of the advertised work that is awarded by the owner/owner's representative.

Supplier shall be defined as: a business enterprise that either directly contracts with a prime contractor/consultant or directly contracts with a subcontractor under such a prime contractor/consultant to provide materials, supplies, or equipment in connection with a contract awarded by the owner/owner’s representative. A supplier may be a regular dealer, distributor, or manufacturer.

2.13. Invoicing

The awardee shall furnish the City complete itemized invoices for the goods received. Invoices are to reflect the prices stipulated on the purchase order and as outlined in the quote solicitation. Invoices shall contain, but not be limited to the following information:

• Invoice number;

• Company name;

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• Purchase Order number;

• Location and dates of delivery;

• Cost of items as stated on the quote response and extended price to reflect total cost for number of items received.

If subcontractors will be utilized during this award, the awardee agrees to provide the City with written documentation relative to the subcontractor(s) payments, including but not limited to submittal ofSchedule of Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payments

,Waiver and Release of Lien upon Progress Payment , and/orAffidavit of Contractor in Connection with Final Payment . Further information and copies of all forms can be found at www.tampa.gov/msbd

2.14. Payment

Full payment will be made by the City after receipt and acceptance of materials/services, correct invoices, subcontractor(s) payments forms, and normal processing time – approximately 30 days in total. The City does not pay service charges on late payments; however the City is subject to the Florida Prompt Payment Act. (see Section 218.70-218.79, Florida Statutes.) An incorrect invoice may delay payment for services/materials provided.

2.15. Tampa Port Access

All personnel assigned to provide this service or required to deliver goods to the Port of Tampa, if applicable in this award, shall obtain a Port Access Badge. To obtain this port pass will require each employee to have a valid photo ID and will require background check including fingerprinting. It is the responsibility of the Awardee to obtain badges before work begins or prior to delivery. The cost shall be incurred by the Awardee. Documentation, pricing and other information related to the access requirements for the Port of Tampa can be found at: https://www.porttb.com/port-security/

2.16. Employee Verification

Awardee must utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Systems to verify the employment eligibility of all persons employed during the term of the award to perform employment duties within the State of Florida and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by Awardee to perform work pursuant to the award.

2.17. Florida Public Records Law

In accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, and, except as may be provided by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes and other applicable State and Federal Laws, all Bidders should be aware that the Bid and the responses thereto are in the public domain and are available for public inspection and copying. If the Bidder is asserting that certain information in its Bid is confidential and/or proprietary and/or exempt from public disclosure, then the Bidder is required to do the following: (1) identify, with specificity, the information which the Bidder asserts is confidential and/or proprietary and/or exempt from public disclosure, (2) place such information

(including any applicable electronic media on which such information is contained) in a sealed envelope that is separate from the

Bidder's other Bid documents, (3) clearly label the envelope that contains the confidential, proprietary and/or exempt information as follows: "EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE" with Bidder's name and the Bid number marked on the outside, and (4) specifically cite the applicable Florida Statute(s) that exempts such information from public disclosure such citation must be placed on the sealed envelope and also on a separate document contained within the sealed envelope along with any relevant explanations. The envelope that contains the Bidder's confidential/proprietary/exempt information must be submitted with the Bidder's other Bid documents. Bidder is advised that failure to follow the aforementioned instructions may result in Bidder's alleged confidential/proprietary/exempt information being disclosed to the public. All submittals received in response to this Bid will become the property of the City of Tampa and will not be returned. In the event of an award, all documentation produced as part of the contract will become the exclusive property of the City.*

Be aware that the designation of an item as exempt from public disclosure by a Bidder may be challenged in court by any person or entity. By designation of material in your Bid submittal as exempt from public disclosure, Bidder agrees to defend the City of Tampa

(and its employees, agents and elected and appointed officials) against all claims and actions (whether or not a lawsuit is commenced) related to Bidder’s designation of material as exempt from public disclosure and to hold harmless the City of Tampa (and its employees, agents and elected and appointed officials) for any award to a plaintiff for damages, costs and attorneys’ fees, and for costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by the City by reason of any claim or action related to your designation of material as exempt from public disclosure.

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*Note: The City will not accept Bid submittals when the entire submittal is labeled as exempt from public disclosure.

Bidder’s References and Cost or Price information will be deemed a public record, and if a claim of confidentiality/proprietary information is made, the City may deem the Bid submittal as “non-responsive”.

In accordance with section 119.071(1)(b)2, Florida Statutes, sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by the City of Tampa pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes and section 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the City of Tampa provides notice of an intended decision or until 30 days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier.

In accordance with section 119.071(1)(b)3, Florida Statutes, if the City of Tampa rejects all bids, proposals, or replies submitted in response to a competitive solicitation and the City of Tampa concurrently provides notice of its intent to reissue the competitive solicitation, the rejected bids, proposals, or replies remain exempt from section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes and section 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the City of Tampa provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued competitive solicitation or until the City of Tampa withdraws the reissued competitive solicitation. A bid, proposal, or reply is not exempt for longer than 12 months after the initial City of Tampa notice rejecting all bids, proposals, or replies.

The City of Tampa is a public agency subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. In accordance with Florida Statutes, 119.0701, Awardee agrees to comply with Florida’s Public Records Law, including the following:

i. Awardee shall keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the services;

ii. Upon request from the City, Awardee shall provide the City with copies of the requested records, having redacted records in total or in part that are exempt from disclosure by law or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time (with provision of a copy of such records to the City) on the same terms and conditions that the City would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed that provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law;

iii. Ensure that public records, in part or in total that are exempt or that are confidential and exempt from public record requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion (or early termination) of the contract if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the City;

iv. Upon completion (or earlier termination) of the award, Awardee shall within 30 days after such event either transfer to the City, at no cost, all public records in possession of the Awardee or keep and maintain the public records in compliance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. If Awardee transfers all public records to the City upon completion (or earlier termination) of the award, Awardee shall destroy any duplicate records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If Awardee keeps and maintains public records upon completion

(or earlier termination) of the award, Awardee shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the City in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the agency.

v. The failure of Awardee to comply with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and/ or the provisions set forth above shall be grounds for immediate unilateral termination of the contract by the City; the City shall also have the option to withhold compensation due Awardee until records are received as provided herein.

IF THE AWARDEE HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES TO THE

AWARDEE’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AWARD, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC

RECORDS AT 813/274-8351,

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OF PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, CITY CENTER AT HANNA, 2ND FLOOR, 2555 E HANNA AVENUE, TAMPA, FL 33610.

2.18. City of Tampa Ethics Code

The Bidder shall comply with all applicable governmental and city rules and regulations including the City's Ethics Code which is available on the City's website. (City of Tampa Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII. - Section 2-522). Moreover, each Bidder responding to this

Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal acknowledges and understands that the City's Charter and Ethics Code prohibit any City employee from receiving any substantial benefit or profit out of any contract or obligation entered into with the City, or from having any direct or indirect financial interest in effecting any such contract or obligation. The Awardee shall ensure that no City employee https://cityoftampa.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(vibddvcchtrkqdyvbitqictk))/SupportHome.aspx receives any such benefit or interest as a result of the award of this Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal. (City of Tampa Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII Section 2-514(d)).

Please note that the City's Ethics Code may be accessed on the Internet by utilizing the website link http://www.tampa.gov/human-resources/info/lobbyist-information or can be found in the City of Tampa’s municipal codes published online by the Municipal Code

Corporation at the website link https://www.municode.com/library/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances. Printed copies of the Ethics

Code can also be obtained from the City Clerk's Office for a fee of $0.15 cents a page.

2.19. Indemnification

Contractor/Successful Proposer/Awardee/Firm (collectively the “Firm”) releases and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the

City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and/or agents (collectively, “City Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, settlements, judgments, charges, or costs (including without limitation attorneys’ fees, professional fees, or other expenses) of every kind and character arising out of any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings or causes of action of every kind and character, caused by or resulting from, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, any act, negligence, recklessness, wrongful misconduct, omission or other conduct of Firm or any tier of subcontractor/subconsultant/ supplier, agent, employee, or anyone for whom Firm may be liable, in connection with, arising directly or indirectly out of the execution or performance of the obligations assumed under or incidental to the document to which this section/article/exhibit is incorporated (singularly or collectively “Claims”), unless such injuries or damages are the result of the sole negligence or willful acts or omissions of the City Indemnified Parties.

Without limiting the foregoing, any and all such Claims, including but not limited to personal injury, disease, sickness, death, damage to property, natural resources, or the environment (including destruction or loss of use, costs of hazardous or toxic substance cleanup and disposal), defects in materials or workmanship, actual or alleged infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright (or application for any thereof) or of any other tangible or intangible personal or property right, or any actual or alleged violation of common law, any applicable law, statute, ordinance, administrative order, rule, or regulation or decree of any court, shall be included in the indemnity hereunder and, to the extent required, the defined term “Claims”. Firm further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense (including without limitation attorney fees, paralegal fees, and expert fees to and through appellate, supplemental, or bankruptcy proceedings) for and defend such Claims at its sole cost and expense through counsel approved in advance and in writing by the City and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, even if the Claims are groundless, false, or fraudulent. Firm shall advance or promptly reimburse to the City any and all costs and expenses incurred by a City Indemnified Party in connection with investigating, preparing to defend, settling, or defending any legal proceeding for which the City Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder. Firm agrees and recognizes that the City Indemnified Parties shall not be held liable or responsible for

Claims which may result from any actions or omissions of Firm in which the City Indemnified Parties participated either through providing data, advice, review, and/or concurrence of Firm’s actions. In reviewing, approving, or rejecting any submissions by Firm or other acts of Firm, the City Indemnified Parties in no way assume or share any responsibility or liability of Firm or any tier of subcontractor/subconsultant/supplier, under the document (hereinafter the “Agreement) to which this section/article/exhibit

(hereinafter “Article”) is incorporated.

This obligation is absolute and unconditional and shall in no way be limited by the amount or type of Firm’s insurance coverage, conditioned on any attempt by a City Indemnified Party to collect from an insurer, or subject to any set-off, defense, deduction, or counterclaim that the Contractor might have against the City Indemnified Party. The duty to defend hereunder is independent and separate from the duty to indemnify which shall exist regardless of any ultimate liability of Firm or any City Indemnified Party, and shall arise immediately upon presentation of a Claim and written notice of same being provided to Firm. Firm's defense and indemnity obligations hereunder will survive the Agreement’s expiration or earlier termination. In the event the law is construed to require a specific consideration for this indemnification, the parties agree that the sum of $10.00, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, is the specific consideration for same and the providing of such indemnification is deemed to be part of the specifications with respect to the services provided by Firm.

Specifically, where the Agreement is a professional services contract with a design professional as defined in Section 725.08, Florida

Statutes, this Article shall be limited to Section

725.08. Further, where the Agreement is a construction contract for a public agency or in connection with a public agency’s project per

Section 725.06, Florida Statutes, this Article shall be limited to said Section 725.06. Moreover, whenever there appears in the

Agreement an indemnification within the purview of Section 725.06, Florida Statutes, the monetary limitation on the extent of the indemnification provided shall be $1 Million Dollars or a sum equal to the total contract price, service cost, or project value whichever is greater.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING IN THE FOREGOING TO THE CONTRARY, the parties agree that to the extent this Article is found to be in conflict with any provisions of Florida law, it shall be deemed automatically modified in such a manner as to be in full and http://www.tampa.gov/human-resources/info/lobbyist-information http://www.tampa.gov/human-resources/info/lobbyist-information https://www.municode.com/library/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances complete compliance with all such laws, including containing such limiting conditions or limitations of liability and/or not containing any unenforceable or prohibited term or terms, such that this indemnification shall be enforceable in accordance with and to the maximum extent permitted by Florida law.

2.20. Non-Discrimination in Contracting and Employment

The following provisions are hereby incorporated into any contract executed by or on behalf of the City of Tampa. The Awardee shall comply with the following Statement of Assurance:

During the performance of this Award, the Awardee herein assures the City, that said Awardee is in compliance with Title VII of the

1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, in that the Awardee does not on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, familial status, or marital status, discriminate in any form or manner against said Awardee’s employees or applicants for employment.

Awardee understands and agrees that this award is conditioned upon the veracity of this Statement of Assurance, and that violation of this condition shall be considered a material breach of this award. Furthermore, the Awardee herein assures the City that said Awardee will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when federal grant(s) is/are involved. This Statement of Assurance shall be interpreted to include Vietnam-Era Veterans and Disabled Veterans within its protective range of applicability.

Awardee further acknowledges and agrees to provide the City with all information and documentation that may be requested by the

City from time to time regarding the solicitation, selection, treatment and payment of subcontractors, suppliers and vendors in connection with this award. Awardee further acknowledges that it must comply with City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26.5, as enacted by Ordinance No. 2008-89.

Per City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Section 2-284, Bidder(s) are requested to provide information as to whether Bidder(s) has criminal history screenings similar in nature to the practices contained in Chapter 12, Article VI, City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. The

City of Tampa’s municipal codes are published online by the Municipal Code Corporation at the website link https://www.municode.com/library/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances.

2.21. Equal Opportunity

The City of Tampa hereby notifies all Bidders that all eligible businesses, including Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), will be afforded a full opportunity to participate in any Award made by the City of Tampa pursuant to this present proposal matter and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, familial status, or marital status. The City of Tampa prohibits any person involved in City of Tampa contracting and procurement activities, to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, familial status, or marital status.

3. Technical Specifications

3.1. Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL SERVICE SADDLES

PART I-GENERAL

o SUMMARY

A. Provide service saddles for making service connections to existing water distribution mains.

B. Service saddles shall be suitable for the pipe material, actual outside diameter, and operating pressure of the water main.

C. This specification applies to ductile iron (DI), cast iron (CI), PVC, and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water mains.

Use on existing asbestos-cement (AC/Transite) mains shall require specific approval by the City.

D. Service saddle outlets shall be limited to I-inch and 2-inch corporation taps. Service connections requiring taps larger than 2 inches shall use a tapping sleeve and valve in accordance with applicable City requirements.

https://www.municode.com/library/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances o QUALITY CONTROL AND TESTING

A. Products not listed in the City's Approved Materials List (AML) shall be submitted for review and approval. Submittals shall include manufacturer product data and drawings identifying materials of construction, dimensions, compatible pipe materials, applicable outside-diameter ranges, available corporation tap sizes, pressure ratings, and potable-water certifications

PART 2 -PRODUCTS

o MANUFACTURER

A. Refer to the Approved Materials List (AML) o SERVICE SADDLES

A. Service saddles shall consist of a wrap-around body, straps, gasket, and associated hardware. The saddle body shall wrap around the water main a minimum of 160 degrees.

B. Service saddles for pipe less than 3-inches shall be single band which is hinged or split from the saddle body and anchored by one or more bolts between the band and saddle body, or a double strap design anchored by four bolts.

C. Service saddles for pipe equal to or greater than 3-inches shall use a double-wide single flexible band or a double strap with a minimum four-bolt anchoring pattern.

D. Service saddles shall be constructed from bronze, ductile iron in accordance with

SERVICE SADDLES

ASTM A536, or stainless steel and shall seal to the distribution pipe with an EPDM rubber gasket. The manufacturer shall offer an EPDM gasket option for the proposed model and configuration, and saddles furnished shall include EPDM gaskets. Gaskets shall be of self-sealing design and maintain a resilient seal throughout the working life of the saddle.

A. Service saddles shall have 1-inch or 2-inch corporation tap outlets, as specified, with AWWA CC threads in accordance with AWWA C800.

B. Ductile iron saddle bodies shall have a manufacturer-applied corrosion-resistant coating suitable for potable water service. Straps and bolts shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant materials suitable for the intended service conditions.

C. Service saddles shall be suitable for the operating pressure and temperature conditions of the water distribution system. Manufacturer-established pressure ratings shall be provided for the proposed model and configuration.

PART 3-EXECUTION

3.01 NOT USED

2.

3.2. Pre-Approved Products List

Water

Department

Pre-Approved Products List

DISCLAIMER:

1. All materials on this pre-approved list shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, recommendations, and the latest published version of the City of

Tampa Water Department's Specifications and Standards.

2. This list is intended for use by water service licensed professionals to assist in finding the correct manufacturer's engineering details. Responsibility of proper installation, and usage, remains on the engineer and professional user.

3. The use of these pre-approved products may require a Design Exception for some applications.

4. The City reserses the right to revise this list as deemed to be in its best interest, remove a product from the list without notice, and limit the number of pre-approved products regardless of number of available products.

Manufacturer Info Special Notes

(Unless otherwise noted, all potable products shall be certified for NSF-61 approval)

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Casing Spacers

Cascade Waterworks Mfg Co

CCS

CCS-ER

CCSPL (Gold)

RACI North America

M

N

Eagle-Loc

H

L

BWM Company BWM SS-8

BWM SS-12

Advance Products & Systems LLC

Model CI

Model SSI

Model SI

Ductile Iron

Pipe

Flanged Joint Pipe

U.S. PIPE

No-Limit

Mcwane Ductile

American Ductile Iron Pipe

Mechanical Joint (MJ) Pipe

Mcwane Ductile

American Ductile Iron Pipe Co.

Manufacturer (MFR) Restrained Joint

U.S. PIPE TR-Flex Joint No Limit

HP-Lok No Limit

Sonco Pipe & Tube Snap-Lok No Limit Formally Griffin Pipe

Flex-Ring No Limit

American Ductile Iron Pipe Co. Flex-Lok No Limit

Lok-Ring No Limit

McWane Ductile TR-Flex Joint No Limit

Push-On Pipe U.S. PIPE Tyton Joint

Mcwane Ductile Tyton Joint

Sonco Pipe & Tube Tyton Joint

Formally Griffin Pipe

American Ductile Iron Pipe Co. Fastite Joint

PVC Pipe MFR Restrained Joint

Westlake Pipe & Fittings Certa-Lok No-Limit Formally North American Pipe Company JM Eagle Eagle-Loc No-Limit

Push-On

C900, DR 18,

235 psi

Diamond Plastics Corp

C-900 4" - 12"

C-900/Trans-21 14" - 16"

Westlake Pipe & Fittings AquaSpring 4" to 16" Formally North American Pipe Company

JM Eagle Blue Brute 4" to 16"

Polyethelene

(PE)

High Density

Polyethelene

(HDPE) Pipe

Ductile Iron Pipe Sizes (DIPS)

Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) or DR = 11

PC=200, ASTM D2737, ASTM F714

NSF = 14 & 61 Certified, FM Approved (4in to 12in)

Cheveron Philips / Performance Pipe

4000 (DIPS) FM Series , DriscoPlex Pipe 4" - 12" POTABLE: Black/Blue Stripes

4000 (DIPS) Series, DriscoPlex Pipe 4" - 12" RECLAIMED: Black/Purple Stripes

Flying W Plastics Inc.

DIPS DR - 11 4" - 12" POTABLE: Black/Blue Stripes

DIPS DR - 11 4" - 12" RECLAIMED: Black/Purple Stripes

JM Eagle

DIPS DR - 11 4" - 12" POTABLE: Black/Blue Stripes

DIPS DR - 11 4" - 12" RECLAIMED: Black/Purple Stripes

Serivce

Line

(AWWA C901,

Copper Tubing Size (CTS) Standard

Dimension Ratio

PC=250, ASTM D2737

NSF = 61

Certified, FM Approved

WL Plastics PE4710 2" POTABLE: Solid Blue

United Poly Systems LLC Crystal-Line 2" POTABLE: Solid Blue

Crystal-Line 2" RECLAIMED: Solid Lavender

JM Eagle Water Service 2" POTABLE: Blue/White Core

Endot Industries, LLC Endopure 2" POTABLE: Solid Blue

Endopure 2" RECLAIMED: Solid Lavender

Fire (City of Tampa 5¼" Dry Barrel)

U.S. PIPE

Valve & Hydrant

Metropolitian M-94 Sentinel 250

American AVK Company Series 2780 Nostalgic style

Kennedy Valve Company Guardian K81D

American Flow Control American-Darling 5-1/4” B-84-B-5

Pre-Approved Products List

DISCLAIMER:

1. All materials on this pre-approved list shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, recommendations, and the latest published version of the City of Tampa

Water Department's Specifications and Standards.

2. This list is intended for use by water service licensed professionals to assist in finding the correct manufacturer's engineering details. Responsibility of proper installation, and usage, remains on the engineer and professional user.

3. The use of these pre-approved products may require a Design Exception for some applications.

4. The City reserses the right to revise this list as deemed to be in its best interest, remove a product from the list without notice, and limit the number of pre-approved products

Manufacturer

Info Special Notes (Unless otherwise noted, Fittings

Directional Change and Solid Sleeve Fittings

(MJ, Anchor Connections, AWWA C110 & C153, FM Approved, UL

Listed)

SIGMA Mechanical Joint (MJ), Flange (FL) 2" - 64"

U.S. PIPE Mechanical Joint (MJ), Flange (FL) 3" - 64"

Tyler Union Mechanical Joint (MJ), Flange (FL) 2" - 48"

Star Pipe Products Mechanical Joint (MJ), Flange (FL) 2" - 64"

SIP Mechanical Joint (MJ), Flange (FL) 2" - 64"

American Ductile Iron Pipe Co. Mechanical Joint (MJ), Flange (FL) 4" - 64"

Tapping Sleeves

(Full Body, Flange

Outlet, Test Port)

*SIZE-ON-SIZE taps are allowed ONLY on DIP

*ALL tapping sleeves on HDPE MUST have spring washers

Sleeve Material: Ductile Iron U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant H-615 4" - 24" For: DIP, Cast Iron, and PVC

American Flow Control Series 2800-C 4" - 24" For: DIP, Cast Iron, and AC (4" - 12" only)

Sleeve Material: Fabricated

Carbon Steel Epoxy Coated

JCM Industries Model #412 6" - 30" Outlet size: 4" to 12" | For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, HDPE

Model #422 4" - 12" Outlet Size: 3" - 12" | For: PVC, HDPE

Romac Industries FTS423-H- (Catalogue #) - SSFE - NSF61 4" - 24" For: HDPE

Style SST-H 4" - 12" For HDPE

Ford Meter Box FTSC 4" - 24" Outlet Size: 3" to 12" | For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, AC (Flange Gasket needed)

Sleeve Material: Fabricated

Stainless Steel

Mueller Company H-304 4" - 12" For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, AC

Smith-Blair Model 622 4" - 30" Outlet Size: 4" to 12" | For: DIP, Cast Iron, AC, PVC

FAST 4" - 24" Outlet Size: 3" to 12" | For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, AC, HDPE

Ford Meter Box FTSS 4" - 24" Outlet Size: 3" to 12" | For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, AC, HDPE

FTSAS 4" - 24" Outlet Size: 3" to 12" | For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, AC

Transition

Couplers

(For diameter issues associated with connecting

MFR

Restrained

Romac Industries Inc. Alpha 4" - 16" For: Ductile Iron, Cast Iron, PVC & HDPE (4" - 12")

3800 Mega-Coupling 4" - 12" For: DIP, C900 PVC, PVC (IPS), & HDPE Pipe

EBAA Iron 3800 Mega-Coupling 14" - 36" For: DIP, C905 PVC

3800 Mega-Coupling 54" For: DIP

Dresser Pipline Solutions--> Style 711 Bolted Couplings 2" - 12" For: DIP, Cast Iron, & HDPE

Krausz Hymax 2 Wide Range Coupling 2" - 12" For: DIP, Cast Iron, PVC, Asbestos Cement & HDPE

Push-On

AWWA C219

Smith-Blair

OMNI Coupling System

2.5" - 16"

Fabricated for: Steel, Cast Iron, Asbestos Cement, PVC, Etc.; Reducing diameter

PowerSeal Pipeline Products Corp

3501 Transition Coulper

2” - 48”

For: DIP, Cast Iron pipe , PVC, and asbestos cement (AC) pipe

Misc. Fittings Gradelok 6" x 6" [Swivel Size X Swivel Length] Connection

Assured Flow Sales Inc. Gradelok 6" x 12" [Swivel Size X Swivel Length] Connection

Gradelok 6" x 24" [Swivel Size X Swivel Length] Connection

Restraints

Ductile Iron &

Cast Iron

Harness Assembly Split Ring--Split Ring

EBAA Iron

MegaLug Series 1100HD

Solid Ring

EBAA Iron MegaLug Series 1100

SIGMA One-Lok, SLDE Series

SIP EZ-Grip

Ford Meter Box Uni-Flange UFR1400 Series

Split Ring

EBAA Iron MegaLug Series 1100HD 4" - 12" For use on Push-On pipe

MegaLug Series 1100SD

For use on Existing Mechanical Joints

Ford Meter Box Series 1300-C 4" - 12"

HDPE

Ford Meter Box

Series 1300-C

4" - 12"

PVC

Harness Assembly MJ--Ring

Uni-Flange UFR1350 Series

EBAA Iron Series 2000PV

Solid Ring

SIGMA One-Lok, SLCE Series

SIP EZ-Grip 3" - 36"

Tyler Union MJ TUFGrip TLP 3" - 36"

PV-LOK, PWP Series 4"-16" SIGMA PV-LOK, PVM Series 2" - 12"

PV-LOK, PVP Series 2" - 12"

Ford Meter Box Series 1300-C 4" - 12"

Uni-Flange UFR1390 Series

EBAA Iron Series 1600 4"-12"

Miscellaneous

Flange Adapters

Ford Meter Box Uni-Flange UFA 400-C Series 2" - 48" For use with Ductile Iron Pipe

EBAA Iron

MegaFlange 2100 Series 3" - 12" For use with Ductile Iron, PVC, and HDPE pipe

E-Z Flange 1000 Series 3" - 12" For use with Ductile Iron Pipe

Restraint

Field-Lok Gasket 4" - 24" For use on Tyton Joint pipe

MJ Field-Lok Gasket 4" - 16" For use on Ductile Iron pipe

McWane Ductile Sure Stop 350 Gasket 3" - 24" For use on Tyton Joint pipe

DISCLAIMER:

1. All materials on this pre-approved list shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, recommendations, and the latest published version of the City of

Tampa Water Department's Specifications and Standards.

2. This list is intended for use by water service licensed professionals to assist in finding the correct manufacturer's engineering details. Responsibility of proper installation, and usage, remains on the engineer and professional user.

3. The use of these pre-approved products may require a Design Exception for some applications.

4. The City reserses the right to revise this list as deemed to be in its best interest, remove a product from the list without notice, and limit the number of pre-approved products

Pre-Approved Products List

Info Special

Notes (Unless otherwise noted, Valves Open Right

AWWA

C111, C509, C515 (MJ X

MJ), Non-

Rising Stem

(NRS)

Ecentric Plug Valves MJ x MJ (AWWA C111)

100% Full Port

Dezurik

PEF

16" - 36"

Pratt

Ballcentric Plug Valves

16" - 36"

Gate Valves

Open Right Resilient Wedge ANSI/AWWA C509 AWWA

C515

Non-rising stem (NRS) Mechanical Joint (MJ x MJ)

Mueller

Series A-236X

"X" --> Denotes the series (1 or 2).

Kennedy Valve and Hydrant C509 2" - 12 " AWWA C509

C515 4" - 20" AWWA C515

CLOW Va;ve Company C509 2" - 12" AWWA C509

C515 4" - 16" AWWA C515

American Flow Control Series 2500 2" - 12"

American AVK Company Series 45

AWWA C509

Series 65

AWWA C515

Insertion Valves TEAM Industrial services TEAM InsertValve 4" - 12"

Advanced Valve Technologies (AVT) EZ Valve Insertion Valve 1.5" - 24"

Line Stops Hydra-Stop

Insta-Valve

4in - 24"

Service Connection Materials

Corporation Stops

(CJ CTS x MNTP)

Ball Valves, Full Port

AWWA C800

Ford Meter Box FB1000 Series 3/4" - 2"

Mueller Company P-25028N 3/4" - 2"

A.Y. McDonald Mfg Co.

74701B-22 3/4" - 2"

74101BCAP 3/4" - 2"

Curb Stops (FNTP x CJ CTS)

Ball Valves, Full Port

AWWA C800

Ford Meter Box B41-xxW-NL 3/4" - 2"

A.Y. McDonald Mfg Co. 76102W-22 3/4" - 2"

Service Saddles

On

DIP & Cast Iron

F101 Series 2" - 12" For 0.5" to 1" Service Taps

F202 Series 2" - 30" For Less than 3" Serivce Taps

FC202 Series 2" - 30" Full Range

FS202 Series 2" - 30" Full Range

Smith-Blair

311 Series 1" - 14" For 5/8" to 2" Serivce Taps

313 Series 1.25" - 24" For 3/4" to 2" Serivce Taps

317 Series 1.25" - 24" For 5/8" to 4" Serivce Taps

JCM Industries Inc..

Model #401 2" - 12" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

Model #402 2" - 24" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

Model #403 2" - 12" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

Model #404 2" - 24" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

Model #405 2" - 12" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

Model #406 2" - 24" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

ROMAC Industries, Inc.

306-H Serivce Saddle 2" - 8" Must have NSF-61 Gasket, Spring Washers

305-H Service Saddle 10" - 12" Must have NSF-61 Gasket, Spring Washers

On HDPE

Ford Meter Box FS313-xxx-TAP-U style 2" - 12" Must Have EPDM NSF-61Gasket; (for Service Taps: 1/2" to 2")

On PVC

Ford Meter Box FC202 Series 2" - 30" Full Range

FS202 Series 2" - 30" Full Range

JCM Industries Inc. 406 Series 2" - 24" For 0.5" to 2.5" Service Taps

Smith-Blair 317 Series 1.25" - 24" For 5/8" to 4" Serivce Taps

Tapping Valves

Full-Port, Open Right

AWWA C509 Standard/NSF 61

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated interior and exterior surfaces Epoxy coating meets or

ANSI/AWWA C550 Standard Non-rising stem (NRS), Full Port 2" square nut – open open right

250 psig (1725 kPa/17 barg) maximum working pressure, 500 psig (3450 kPa/35 barg) static test

UL Listed, FM Approved: 250 psig maximum working pressure

U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant

T-USP2

2" - 12"

Mueller Company

T-2362

2" - 12"

T-2361

14" - 48"

American AVK Company

Series 45

2.5" - 16"

American Flow Control

Series 2500 Tapping Valves

4" - 24"

CLOW Valve Company

F-6114

3"-12"

Valve

Boxes

2 Piece, Cast Iron, Slip Type, 5-1/4in Shaft, ASTM A48, Flanged Meets AASHTO Standards

Tyler / Union 6855 *Must Paint Blue

Star Pipe Products VB-0003 *Must Paint Blue, Standard Slip Type

DISCLAIMER:

1. All materials on this pre-approved list shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, recommendations, and the latest published version of the City of

Tampa Water Department's Specifications and Standards.

2. This list is intended for use by water service licensed professionals to assist in finding the correct manufacturer's engineering details. Responsibility of proper installation, and usage, remains on the engineer and professional user.

3. The use of these pre-approved products may require a Design Exception for some applications.

4. The City reserses the right to revise this list as deemed to be in its best interest, remove a product from the list without notice, and limit the number of pre-approved products regardless of number of available products.

Pre-Approved Products List

Info Special

Notes (Unless otherwise noted, Miscleaneous

Items

HDPE Pipe Stiffeners Ford Meter Box INSERT-xx-Style 3" - 36" Stainless Steel Inserts (PEP or PET Tubing) (NSF Certified)

JCM Industries Inc. 231 Long (12") Stainless Steel Stiffner 2" - 120"

Tracer Wire

Color: Blue

(Potable), Purple/Pantone

(Reclaimed)

For Open-Cut/Trench & Service

Line Applications Min 12 AWG

(0.0808in Dia), 30Mil HDPE

Copper Clad Steel (CCS), Min Rated Break Load: 450 lbs

Pro-Line Safety Products

HF-CCS PE30 (Open Cut)

Copperhead Industries

High Strength - 1230

For Horizontal

Directional Drilling Applications Min 10 AWG

(0.1019in Dia), 45Mil HDPE

Copper Clad Steel (CCS), Min Rated Break Load: 1940 lbs

Pro-Line Safety Products

HDD-CCS PE45

Soloshot 1045 EHS

1045*-EHS-** (* insulation color. ** spool size);

For Pipe-Bursting Applications Min 10 AWG

45Mil HDPE

Steel (CCS), Load: 4700 lbs

SoloShot Xtreme CCS Tracer wire

PBX-50*-**: *--> color. **--> spool size;

Meter Boxes

Incidential

Traffic

HDPE Box

Dual

Service

Combo

(Box &

Lid)

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW39-12-AF1MF-TPA

Potable --> Black

DFW39C5-12-AF5MF-TPA

Reclaimed--Pantone 522C

SIGMA RMB141612WATTAM-2TS

RMB141612RCLTAM-2TS

Reclaimed-->Pantone 522C

Lid

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW39C-AF1MF-TPA-LID

DFW39C-AF5MF-TPA-LID

SIGMA N1416WATTAM-2TS

N1416RCLTAM-2TS

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW39C-12-BODY

DFW39C5-12-BODY

Box

SIGMA RMB141612NSW3M-W

RMB141612NSW3M-P

Large/Comercial

Use

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW1730CH-12-AF1MF-TPA

DFW1730CH5-12-AF5MF-TPA

SIGMA RMB173012WATTAM-TS

RMB173012RCLTAM-TS

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW1730C-AF1MF-TPA-LID

DFW1730C-AF5MF-TPA-LID

SIGMA N1730WATTAM-TS

N1730RCLTAM-TS

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW1730CH-12-AF1MF-TPA

DFW1730CH5-12-AF5MF-TPA

SIGMA RMB173012NSW-W

RMB173012NSW-P

Single

Service

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW37C-12-AF1MF-TPA

DFW37C5-12-AF5MF-TPA

SIGMA RMB111812WATTAM-TS

RMB111812RCLTAM-TS

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW37C-AF1MF--TPA-LID

DFW37C-AF5-MF-TPA-LID

SIGMA N1118WATTAM-TS

N1118RCLTAM-TS

DFW Plastics Inc. DFW37C-12-BODY

DFW37C5-12-BODY

SIGMA RMB111812NSW-W

RMB173012NSW-P

Incidential

Traffic

Poly-

Concrete

Dual Ser

Oldcastle FL1416 1" - 30"

FL30 3" - 30"

OldCastle 1416-12-BCFXL

11324-12-BCFXL

Large/Co mercial

Use

Oldcastle FL36 3" - 30"

OldCastle 1730-12-BCFXL

Single (#37)

Oldcastle FL12

OldCastle 1118-12-BCFXL

4. Price Proposal

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure

Unit Cost Total

1 SADDLE, SERVICE, 2IN X 1IN, CC,

2.35- 2.56 OD

50 Each

2 SADDLE, SERVICE, 2-1/4IN X 1IN,

CC, 2.75-2.90 OD

50 Each

3 SADDLE, SERVICE, 4IN X 1IN, CC,

4.40-4.80 OD

50 Each

4 SADDLE, SERVICE, 4IN X 2IN, CC,

4.74-5.14 OD

50 Each

5 SADDLE, SERVICE, 6IN X 2IN, CC,

6.63-6.90 OD

50 Each

6 SADDLE, SERVICE, 8IN X 2IN, CC,

7.69-9.05 OD

50 Each

7 SADDLE, SERVICE, 6IN X 1IN, CC,

5.94-6.90 OD

50 Each

8 SADDLE, SERVICE, 8IN X 1IN, CC,

8.54-10.10 OD

50 Each

9 SADDLE, SERVICE, 10IN X 1IN,

CC, 10.75-11.10 OD

50 Each

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure

Unit Cost Total

10 SADDLE, SERVICE, 12IN X 2IN,

CC, 12.62-14.32 OD

50 Each

11 SADDLE, SERVICE, 12IN X 1IN,

CC, 12.62-14.32 OD

50 Each

TOTAL

5. Vendor Questionnaire

1. Authorized Representative’s Information*

Please include the following information regarding your Authorized Representative:

• Name

• Title

• Mailing Address

• Telephone Number

• Email Address

*Response required

2. Business License*

Is your business licensed (unless exempt by applicable law), permitted and certified to do business in the State of Florida?

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

2.1. License Number*

Enter your Florida Business License Number here.

*Response required

3. Public Record Declaration or Claim of Exemption*

As a Bidder, any document you submit to the City of Tampa may be public record and be open for personal inspection or copying by any person. In Florida “public records” are defined as all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made, or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency. Section

119.011(11), F.S. A document is subject to personal inspection and copying unless it falls under one of the public records exemptions created under Florida law.

Do you claim any exemptions from the public records laws?

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

3.1. Exemption form Public Records Law and Agreement to Indemnify and Defend the City of Tampa*

Upload a redacted copy of your submittal. Include statutory citations for applicable exemptions under the law.

By claiming that parts of the bid are exempt from the public records law, and uploading a redacted copy, the Bidder agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold the City of Tampa, its officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of a request to inspect or copy the bid. The Bidder agrees to investigate, handle respond to, provide defense (including payment of attorney fees, court costs, and expert witness fees and expenses up to and including any appeal) for and defend any such claim at its sole cost and expense through counsel chosen by the City of Tampa and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, even if they (claims, etc.) are groundless, false, or fraudulent.

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4. Did you quote pricing for all line items?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

5. Did you read Technical Specifications?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6. Did you read Pre-Approved Products List?*

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