WATERWORKS_AND_SEWERAGE_SUPPLIES.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

25/26-38

WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SUPPLIES

Town of Manchester

Lincoln Center

Manchester, CT 06040

RELEASE DATE: February 26, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: March 6, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: March 11, 2026, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/townofmanchester https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Town of Manchester

INVITATION TO BID

25/26-38

WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SUPPLIES

I. Introduction II. Instructions to Bidders

III. Insurance and Indemnification Requirements IV. Standard Instructions for Supplies, Materials & Equipment V. Project Details

VI. Vendor Submissions VII. Pricing Table

Attachments:

B - PVC_PIPE_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

D - PVC_FITTINGS_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

E - COPPER_TUBING_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

F - CURB_BOXES_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

G - VALVE_BOXES_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

H - RESILIENT_WEDGE_GATE_VALVE_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

I - MECHANICAL_JOINT_RETAINER_GLANDS_AND_BOLT_AND_GASKET_PACKS_-

_LESS_GLAND_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

J - MANHOLE_FRAME_AND_COVER_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT

K - FIRE_HYDRANT_SAMPLE_AFFIDAVIT_(3)

Invitation To Bid #25/26-38 Title: WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SUPPLIES

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

The Town of Manchester is soliciting repair parts for the water and sewer system.

1.2. Contact Information

Cora Narracci

Purchasing Agent

494 Main Street

Purchasing Division

Manchester, CT 06040

Email: cnarracci@manchesterct.gov

Phone: (860) 647-3033

Department:

Water and Sewer

Department Head:

Shannon Miles

Chief Administrative Officer

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date February 26, 2026

Question Submission Deadline March 6, 2026, 4:00pm

Bid Opening Date and Time March 11, 2026, 11:00am

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2. Instructions to Bidders

2.1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, sealed proposals will be received not later than the date and time set forth above, for furnishing the commodities and/or services listed herein.

Proposals must be executed in accordance with and subject to instructions and specifications contained herein.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal Order

11246. By submitting the Proposal for this bid, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town, and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully.

2.2. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION

Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Specifications and bid forms must be obtained online at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com). The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain bid packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through the Town of Manchester’s OpenGov portal.

Bids may be received up to the deadline date and time listed in the solicitation documents, via the

Town’s e-Procurement Portal. The Town e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The

Town of Manchester strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement

Addenda Notification: Bidders are required to register for an account via the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com).

Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the Town’s e-Procurement Portal. Please note any deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service.

The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester

Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING

These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester pursuant to Section 5-22 of the Town Charter. They are standard for all competitive bidding proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for contracts of all types where labor, materials, and necessary equipment to complete work is to be furnished to the Town, where the Town is to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment, where the Town is to sell surplus materials and equipment, or where the Town is to sell real estate. These rules and regulations shall be binding upon all prospective bidders and the Town of Manchester.

2.4. GENERAL RULES

1. The Purchasing Authority may delete or modify any of the instructions to bidders for a particular proposal, indicating such change in the appropriate section of the proposal documents. The Purchasing

Authority may insert special instructions in any special contracts which are subject to competitive bidding.

2. The proposal is signed by the bidder with full knowledge of, and agreement with, the general specifications, conditions, and requirements of this bid. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and

Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase or service, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions, and conditions.

3. The Town has transitioned to electronic bidding. Vendors should submit solicitation responses electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Vendors will be asked to register and should do so prior to submitting bid documents.

4.This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

5. Bid prices may not be withdrawn by bidder for 90 days after bid opening.

6. Proposals received later than the time and date specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of bids received later than the time and date set for bid opening will not be considered.

7. All bids shall be opened via a virtual meeting link posted and read aloud. All bids shall be tabulated and copies of said tabulation shall be posted on the website

8. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut.

9. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Federal Excise Tax exemption certificates, if requested, will be furnished.

10. The Bidder, where applicable, shall insert/include the price per stated unit and extend a total price for each item. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. The total cost shall be the sum of the extended prices.

11. Bidders shall, where applicable, submit terms for payment in spaces provided in the proposal form, showing the amount of cash discount which shall apply to bid prices when paid within the stated number of days in the proposal.

12. All inquiries shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the bid documents and shall be requested via the online portal Q&A. All information given by the Town other than through the

OpenGov portal shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any bidder or prospective bidder against the Town.

12A. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technical defects and to make such awards including accepting a bid, although not the low bid, as it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any other company owned in whole or in part by any officer(s) of the bidder, is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees owed to the Town. The Town reserves the right to require a disclosure statement from the bidder listing the name(s) of all officers of the company.

12B. In the event the Town determines that a contractor is delinquent in any payment due the Town, then the Town may offset the delinquent amount due to the Town against the sums owed the contractor.

13. The Town of Manchester may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to discharge a contract. The bidder shall furnish the Town with all such information and data as may be required for that purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder fails to satisfactorily convince the Town that he is properly qualified by experience and facilities to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work called for herein, or if the bid is conditional in nature.

14. Except where otherwise provided, a contract between the Town and a successful bidder shall consist of the Invitation to Bid, Specifications, Plans, Bid including Proposal form and these Rules and

Regulations. Acceptance by the Town may be by purchase order for the portion of the work awarded to a contractor.

15. All Invitations to Bid shall be publicly advertised in a newspaper having a general circulation within the Town of Manchester, Connecticut.

16. Bids shall be made available on the Town of Manchester Purchasing Web Site via the Bidding site.

17. Alternate bids shall not be accepted unless otherwise specified in the bid documents.

18. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any bid or bids submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation of collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty, or damages.

19. In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, the bidder must make it’s protest in writing identify the protesting party and the bid number, title and shall include a factual summary of the basis of the protest including any documents that shall be considered and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the Town of Manchester Purchasing

Office, within FIVE (5) business days after the award decision.

20. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Authority and shall be attended by the Purchasing Authority or their designee and such other persons as the Purchasing

Division and the Town Manager shall require attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The Town shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and notify protesting bidder.

21. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the Town, they must first fully comply with all of these Rules and Regulations, including those which have been changed by the

Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein.

22. Except for special instructions inserted in special contracts by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein, in the event of any conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the terms and conditions of any document these Rules and Regulations shall prevail.

23. The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.

24. All Awards shall be made by the Purchasing Authority.

25. The Town reserves the right to purchase additional items as listed in this invitation to bid, at the price herein bid, for a period of up to one (1) year from date of award.

26. Tariff Increases:

The prices set forth in this bid shall be firm and not subject to increase due to any new or increased tariffs, duties, or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date, whether by domestic or foreign authorities. The Seller assumes all risk and liability for any such increases and shall not pass on any additional costs to the Buyer unless agreed to in writing in advance.

Should the Seller seek an adjustment due to a material tariff change, the Seller must notify the Buyer in writing within ten (10) business days of the change, providing detailed documentation of the impact.

The Buyer reserves the right to reject any proposed price adjustment or to seek alternative suppliers if an acceptable resolution is not reached.

2.5. Bid Opening Information

Bid responses will be received by 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Bid openings will be held virtually through Zoom.

ZOOM meeting instructions are as identified in the Introduction Section above.

The virtual bid opening will be exactly the same as a regular bid opening – Purchasing staff will open the bids and read the results out loud. Results are not final until reviewed, tabulations compiled and then posted/distributed to participants. In addition, the requesting department will recommend an award after a complete review of the submissions.

3. Insurance and Indemnification Requirements

3.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Within ten (10) business days of the award or notice, or prior to the start of work, whichever comes first, the contractor will provide, pay for, and maintain in full force and effect the insurance outlined here for coverage’s at not less than the prescribed minimum limits of liability. Such coverage is to remain in force during the life of the contract and for such additional time as may be required, and will cover the contractor/ independent insured’s activities, those of any and all subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents, or employees.

A.

Certificates of Insurance: The contractor will give the owner a certificate of insurance completed by a duly authorized representative of their insurer certifying that at least the minimum coverage’s required here are in effect and specifying that the liability coverage’s are written on an occurrence (or claims-made where applicable) form and that the coverage’s will not be canceled, non-renewed, or materially changed by endorsement or through issuance of other policy(ies) of insurance without sixty (60) days advance written notice to the Purchasing Division. Failure of the owner to demand such certificate or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of the owner to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of the contractor’s obligation to maintain such insurance. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents, or employees.

B.

Insurer Qualification: All insurance will be provided through companies authorized to do business in the

State of Connecticut and considered acceptable by the owner. Insurance Companies shall maintain a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-/VIII.

C.

Additional Insured: The policy or policies providing insurance as required, with the exception of professional liability and workers’ compensation, will defend and include the owner, directors, officers, representatives, agents and employees, and where applicable owner’s architects or engineers, as additional insureds on a primary and noncontributory basis for work performed under or incidental to this contract.

D.

Retroactive Date and Extended Reporting Period: Coverage, whether written on a claims made or occurrence basis, shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the

Work until date of final payment and then extended for an additional three (3) years from date of final payment.

If any insurance required here is to be issued or renewed on a Claims Made form as opposed to an

Occurrence form, the retroactive Date for coverage will be no later than the commencement date of the project. The Claims Made form will have an Extended Reporting Period of three years from the date of project completion. All Claims made policies cancelled or non-renewed and not replaced by a subsequent claims made policy will have an Extended Reporting period of three years from the date of cancellation or non-renewal.

E.

Subcontractors’ Insurance: The contractor will require each subcontractor hired by and/or employed by contractor to purchase and maintain insurance of the types specified below. When requested by the owner, the contractor will furnish copies of certificates of insurance evidencing coverage for each subcontractor.

F.

Waiver of Subrogation: The contractor/subcontractor will purchase required insurance policies that shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation and all rights of recovery in favor of the Town, its officers, officials, agents and employees. The contractor will require of subcontractors, by appropriate written agreements, similar waivers each in favor of all parties enumerated in this section.

G.

Indemnification/Defense/Hold Harmless: To the extent provided by law, the contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the owner, officers, officials, agents and employees, and if applicable, the engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney’s fees of counsel selected by the owner, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work and /or the supplying of materials, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor/ insured, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not they are caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.

3.2. INSURANCE LIMITS AND COVERAGE:

A.

To the extent applicable, the amounts and types of insurance will conform to the minimum terms, conditions, and coverages of Insurance Services Office (ISO) policies, forms, and endorsements.

B.

If the contractor has self-insured retention’s or deductibles under any of the following minimum required coverage’s, the contractor must identify on the certificate of insurance the nature and amount of such self-insured retention’s or deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All self-insured retentions or deductibles will be the contractor/ independent insured’s sole responsibility.

C.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance: With respect to all operations the Contractor performs and all those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry

Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the State of Connecticut.

Employer’s Liability insurance shall be provided in amounts not less than:

• $500,000 per accident for bodily injury by accident,

• $500,000 policy limit by disease; and

• $500,000 per employee for bodily injury by disease.

D.

Commercial General Liability Insurance: With respect to the operations the Contractor performs and also those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry, Commercial General Liability insurance, including Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations, Broad Form Property Damage and Independent Contractors in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit, per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate. Owner shall be included as additional insured. Per project aggregate to apply.

Notes:

•If underground work is to be undertaken, each policy shall have coverage for and exclusions removed for “Explosion, Collapse and Underground” (“XCU”) hazards.

•Should blasting be required, all necessary permits for the use of explosives shall be obtained by the contractor or insured from the Fire Marshall.

E.

Automobile Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,0000 combined single accident, covering the operation of all motor vehicles, including those hired or borrowed, that are used in connection with the Project for all damages arising out of bodily injury to or death of all persons and/or injury to or destruction of property. This policy shall not be subject to an annual aggregate limitation.

F. Umbrella/Excess Coverage: contractor shall purchase and maintain umbrella/excess liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate, covering all lines of insurance required by this contract. This coverage is required to sit above the underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer Liability part of the Workers Compensation policies. Depending on the scope and size of risk of the work to be performed, higher limits of coverage may be required.

G.

Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability Insurance for and in the Name of the Town and/or State:

With respect to the Contractor’s operations and also those of its subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, for and on behalf of the Town and/or State for each accident or occurrence resulting in damages from bodily injury to or death of persons and/or injury to or destruction of property, with a minimum of

$1,000,000 per occurrence.

Other Insurance Coverage That May Be Required:

• Professional Liability: Not less than $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years following its termination. This insurance requirement applies when a contractor has a professional designation or license and/or is providing professional services.

The minimum limit for architects and engineers is $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate and may be increased depending upon the nature of the services to be provided to Owner.

• Cyber Risk Insurance: Not less than $1,000,000 per cyber incident to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years following its termination. This insurance requirement applies when a third party will be using, storing, or accessing private, confidential or protected information.

• Environmental Liability: Not less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. This insurance requirement applies when a contractor will be performing environmental clean-up work

(decontamination/remediation), will be working with hazardous substance or waste, or may have similar such exposures while performing work under the proposed agreement. Higher limits of environmental liability coverage may be required depending upon the scope of work.

** Exceptions to the above requirements are subject to the sole discretion of the Town of Manchester

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4. Standard Instructions for Supplies, Materials & Equipment

These instructions are standard for all proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment. The Town of Manchester may delete, supersede, or modify any of these standard instructions for a proposal by indicating such change in the section headed

“Special Instructions to Bidders.”

1. Unless otherwise stated, deliveries must consist of new merchandise.

2. Prices quoted shall be net delivered prices to the Town.

3. The Town may withhold acceptance of, or reject any merchandise which found, upon examination, not to meet the specifications’ requirements. When rejected, it shall be removed by the Contractor

(vendor) within ten (10) days after notification of rejection.

4. When the schedule indicates that an item to be purchased is to be specified, or equal, the bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard. Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the Town’s bid standard. If a bidder fails to name a substitute, the specified item must be furnished.

5. Bidders agree to comply with all of the latest Federal and State safety standards and regulations and certify that all items furnished in this bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages assessed against the Town as a result of the bidder’s failure to comply with said Standards and/or Regulations.

6. The Town reserves the right to make an award by item, total or by group, as may be in the best interest of the Town. If a Bidder desires to bid on an “all or nothing” basis, he shall so indicate on the bid schedule and the Town reserves the right to make an award as may be in the best interest of the Town.

7. The Bidder shall pay all royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Town of Manchester harmless from loss on account thereof except that the Town of Manchester shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular manufacturer, product, or process is specified by the Town of Manchester.

5. Project Details

5.1. Scope of Work or Project Details

Waterworks and Sewerage Supplies.

5.2. FIRE HYDRANT

1. Hydrants shall be dry barrel type with O-ring seals, 6" MJ inlet, 5'1/4" valve opening, 2 2-1/2" nozzles, 1 4-1/2" nozzle, breakaway flange, 5-1/2' bury (unless indicated otherwise). The MJ inlet shall be supplied with one (1) set of Type I - Mechanical Joint Retainer Glands.

2. Hydrant and all interior/exterior coatings shall be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revisions of AWWA C502.

3. WATEROUS HYDRANTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A 16" TRAFFIC SECTION INSTEAD OF THE

STANDARD 10" SECTION.

4. Hydrants shall be only those models and manufacturers listed below.

Manufacturer Model

Waterous Pacer WB-67

Clow Eddy F-2640

U.S. Pipe Metropolitan 250-Model 94

Mueller Super Centurion 250

5. "Affidavit of Compliance" is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

"unresponsive" and subsequently disqualified.

5.3. MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS

Manhole frames and covers shall have the words “MANCHESTER SEWER” cast in the cover and shall be coated with a bitumastic coating prior to delivery.

2. Frames and covers shall be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the last revision of ASTM A-48 (Class 30B).

3. Frames and covers shall be only those models and manufacturers listed below in United States or

Canada.

Manufacturer Type Model

East Jordan Iron Works Heavy Duty 14821 cover

Water Tight 124823WO3

Campbell Foundry Heavy Duty 1027C

Water Tight 1502

LaPerle Foundry Heavy Duty 2927E

Water Tight 6502

“Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.4. MECHANICAL JOINT RETAINER GLANDS & BOLTAND GASKET PACKS

Retainer gland shall be made of high strength ductile iron and shall provide restraint by imparting wedging action against the pipe, increasing its resistance as separation pressure increases. Each retainer gland shall include all accessories (i.e. gasket, nuts, T-bolts, etc.) necessary to completely assemble the joint.

2. Retainer gland and accessories shall be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revisions of AWWA C111 and AWWA C153.

3. Twist off nuts shall be incorporated in the design of the wedge activation screws to insure proper torque is applied during installation.

4. Retainer gland shall be those models and manufacturers listed below.

Manufacturer Model

EBAA Iron Sales Series 1100 Megalug

Ford Series 1400

5. MJ Bolt and Gasket Packs Less Gland 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”.

6. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.5. MANHOLE EXTENSION RINGS, CAST IRON

1. Manhole risers shall be a cast iron meeting ASTM 48/Class 35B.

2. Riser shall be manufactured by the Campbell Foundry or East Jordan Iron in United States or Canada.

5.6. RESILIENT WEDGE GATE VALVES – STAINLESS HARDWARE

1. Valves shall be wrench operated, non-rising stem with O-ring stem seals and have mechanical joints on both ends. Each valve shall be supplied with two (2) sets of Type I-Mechanical Joint Retainer Glands.

2. Wedge shall be encapsulated in molded rubber.

3. Valve shall be coated with a fusion bonded epoxy-resin both inside and outside. Coating shall be a minimum of 10 mils thick and be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revision of AWWA C550.

4. All valves shall meet the standards set forth in the “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011” for lead free (not more than 0.25% lead in the wetted surface of the material).

5. Valves and joints shall be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revisions of AWWA C515 and AWWA C111 respectively.

6. Valves shall be only those models and manufacturers listed below.

Manufacturer Model

American Flow Control Series 2500

AVK Series 65

Clow 2638

M & H Style 7000

Mueller A-2361

U.S. Pipe A-USP1

Kennedy 7571SS

7. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.7. SERVICE SADDLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS AND HARDWARE

Service saddle shall be the two (2) strap type with standard F.I.P. threads and shall be only those models and manufacturers listed below. All taps shall be 1” unless indicated otherwise.

Manufacturer Model

Ford FCD202

JCM 406

Romac 202NS

Smith-Blair 317

2. Saddles must cover the OD ranges indicated below:

Pipe Size

OD Range (inch)

6”

6.90 – 7.10

8”

9.05 – 9.30

10”

11.10 – 11.40

12”

13.20 – 13.50

16”

17.40 – 17.80

5.8. VALVE BOXES

1. Valve box shall be 5-1/4", three piece sliding type made of centrifugally spun iron with 1/4" uniform wall thickness. Top section shall be 26" long with a flange at the top. Bottom section shall be 36" long with a bell bottom base.

2. Cover shall have the word “WATER” cast in the top.

3. Valve boxes shall be coated with heavy bituminous coating.

4. Valve box shall be manufactured in United States or Canada by Water Quality Products, Bibby-Ste.

Croix, Charlotte, Quality, Tyler, Bingham and Taylor or approved equal.

5. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.9. CURB BOXES

1. Curb box shall be the arch pattern, extension type with a 2 hole Erie pattern lid. Curb boxes shall be provided with a 42" stationary stainless steel rod and shall be adjustable from 4.5’ to 5.5’.

2. Covers shall have either the word “WATER” or the letter “W” cast in and shall be threaded type (i.e.

not set-screw).

3. Curb boxes shall be manufactured in United State or Canada by Ford, McDonald, Mueller, Sames, Trumbell, Bibby St. Croix, Fonderie La Roche or approved equal.

4. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.10. COPPER TUBING - TYPE 'K'

1. Copper tubing shall be seamless type and shall be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revision of ASTM B88.

2. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.11. PVC FITTINGS

1. Copper tubing shall be seamless type and shall be in full compliance with (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revision of ASTM B88.

2. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.12. PVC PIPE

1. Pipe shall have a maximum pipe diameter to wall thickness ratio (SDR) of 35 or minimum pipe stiffness (PS) of 46 psi.

2. Joints shall be push-on bell and spigot using elastometric ring gaskets that are an integral part of the pipe thus preventing the possibility of being dislodged during joint assembly.

3. Gaskets shall be of a material which is resistant to common ingredients that comprise industrial wastes, domestic waste and groundwater.

4. Pipe, joints and gaskets shall be in full compliance (i.e. meet or exceed) all requirements of the latest revisions of ASTM D-3034 and/or ASTM F-679.

5. Pipe shall be manufactured by National, Carolon, JCM, Ipex, Duchesne or approved equal. Pipe shall be supplied in 13' lengths only.

6. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required. The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as

“unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

5.13. DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS

Fittings, including mechanical joint plugs and caps, shall be ductile iron meeting the requirements of

AWWA C110 (ANSI A21.10) with mechanical joints in conformance with AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11). Fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating of 350 psi and shall have an inside lining of cement-mortar in accordance with AWWA

C104 (ANSI A21.4). Compact fittings meeting the requirements of AWWA C153 (ANSI A21.53) of latest revision may be used. Fittings shall have an asphalt coating both inside and outside, and be manufactured in North America by Griffin, Tyler, U.S. Pipe, Sigma, Clow, Union or approved equal.

5.14. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Quantities indicated are estimated only and are based on past experience. The Town is not bound by the quantities stated in the bid. It is emphasized that the quantities are approximations only. No guarantee is made for any quantities nor is a guarantee made for the total bid. Such total is for the purpose of guidance in awarding the contract only. However, the contract shall be for quantities actually ordered, given more or less, during the contract period.

5.15. LEAD TIME AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER

Bidder is required to indicate the lead time as a number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) for each item on the pricing tables. Lead time may be a factor in awarding this bid.

Documents may be uploaded in Section 6 Vendor Submissions, Item 3 Document Uploads.

5.16. CONTRACT TERM

The contract term shall be from June 1, 2026 up to and including May 31, 2028.

Prices must be held firm during the contract term.

The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor.

The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.

5.17. CONTRACT EXTENSION

The contract contains an option to extend on an annual basis beyond its original term for 3 additional one year periods.

The extension of the contract shall be at the same terms and conditions and upon mutual agreement between the Town and the Contractor, made approximately four (4) months prior to the date the contract is due to expire.

6. Vendor Submissions

6.1. Bid Requirements*

Did you read through the entire solicitation and confirm that you met all of the bid requirements therein?

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6.2. Addenda *

This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.3. Document Uploads

Please upload any required information in this section.

6.4. Vendor Information *

Please provide your Company Name

Your Company Address

Your Company's FEIN Number

Your Company's System Award Management Number (SAM)

Your Company's State Contractor License Number (if applicable)

Main Contact Name and Title

Telephone Number

Email Address

*Response required

6.5. Please provide the full name of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful bidder.*

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6.6. Please provide the email address of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful bidder.*

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7. Pricing Table

FIRE HYDRANT

Hydrants shall be dry barrel type with O-ring seals, 6" MJ inlet, 5'1/4" valve opening, 2 2-1/2" nozzles, 1

4-1/2" nozzle, breakaway flange, 5-1/2' bury (unless indicated otherwise). HYDRANTS SHALL BE RED IN

COLOR FOR OPEN LEFT AND YELLOW FOR OPEN RIGHT. OPEN DIRECTION AND COLOR WILL BE

CLARIFIED WHEN ORDERING

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

1 5-1/4" Dry Barrel 3

Nozzle w/breakaway flange 5.5' BURY

10 EACH

2 5-1/4" Dry Barrel 3

Nozzle w/breakaway flange 4.5' BURY

10 EACH

TOTAL

MECHANICAL JOINT RETAINER GLANDS

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

3 4" 10 EACH

4 6" 10 EACH

5 8" 10 EACH

6 10" 10 EACH

7 12" 10 EACH

8 16" 10 EACH

9 20" 10 EACH

10 24" 10 EACH

11 30" 10 EACH

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

12 36" 10 EACH

MECHANICAL JOINT BOLT AND GASKET PACKS – LESS GLAND

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

13 4" 10 EACH

14 6" 10 EACH

15 8" 10 EACH

16 10" 10 EACH

17 12" 10 EACH

18 16" 10 EACH

19 20" 10 EACH

20 24" 10 EACH

21 30" 10 EACH

22 36" 10 EACH

MECHANICAL JOINT ACCESSORY PACK

THIS IS TO INCLUDE RETAINER GLAND, BOLTS AND GASKET

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

23 4" 10 EACH

24 6" 10 EACH

Unit Cost Total No Bid

25 8" 10 EACH

26 10" 10 EACH

27 12" 10 EACH

28 16" 10 EACH

29 20" 10 EACH

30 24" 10 EACH

31 30" 10 EACH

32 36" 10 EACH

RESILIENT WEDGE GATE VALVES – STAINLESS HARDWARE

Open Left or Open Right WILL BE CHOSEN AT TIME OF ORDERING

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

33 4" 10 EACH

34 6" 10 EACH

35 8" 10 EACH

36 10" 10 EACH

37 12" 10 EACH

38 16" 10 EACH

39 20" 10 EACH

40 24" 10 EACH

Unit Cost Total No Bid

41 30" 10 EACH

42 36" 10 EACH

VALVE BOXES

Valve boxes shall be 5-1/4”, consisting of a base and adjustable slide type top section with top flange and cover that is adjustable from 4' to 5'. Valve boxes shall be made of centrifugally spun iron with ¼” uniform wall thickness and shall be coated with heavy bituminous coating. Box cover shall have the word "WATER" cast on top. Valve boxes shall be manufactured in the United States or Canada by Water

Quality Products, Bibby Ste. Croix, Charlotte, Tyler, Bingham and Taylor, or approved equal

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

43 3 - PIECE VALVE BOX 10 EACH

44 TOP SECTION ONLY

WITHOUT COVER

10 EACH

45 5.25" GATVE BOX

COVER ONLY

COPPER TUBING – TYPE K

Water service lines shall be Type K seamless copper tubing of one (1) inch or two (2) inch nominal diameter. Tubing shall meet the requirements of ASTM Specification B 88 of latest revision.

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

46 1" X 60" ROLL 10 EACH

47 1" X 100' ROLL 10 EACH

48 2" X 40' ROLL 5 EACH

Unit Cost Total No Bid

CURB BOXES

1. Curb box shall be the arch pattern, extension type with a 2 hole Erie pattern lid. Curb boxes shall be provided with a 42" stationary stainless steel rod and shall be adjustable from 4.5’ to 5.5’. 2. Covers shall have either the word “WATER” or the letter “W” cast in and shall be threaded type (i.e. not set-screw).

3. Curb boxes shall be manufactured in United State or Canada by Ford, McDonald, Mueller, Sames, Trumbell, Bibby St. Croix, Fonderie La Roche or approved equal. 4. “Affidavit of Compliance” is required.

The affidavit shall be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with the bid. Affidavits completed by suppliers will not be accepted. At the sole discretion of the Town, failure to provide the proper affidavit may result in the bidder being classified as “unresponsive” and subsequently disqualified.

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

49 2 HOLE ERIE STYLE

CURB BOX W/

STAINLESS ROD

10 EACH

50 2 HOLE ERIE STYLE

CURB BOX WITH OUT

ROD

10 EACH

51 24" STAINLESS STEEL

ROD FOR 2 HOLE ERIE

STYLE BOX -ROD ONLY

10 EACH

52 42" STAINLESS STEEL

ROD FOR 2 HOLE ERIE

STYLE BOX - ROD ONLY

CORPORATION STOPS

Corporation Stops shall have a male iron pipe thread inlet, pack or quick joint connection for copper tubing outlet, a ball style valve, and shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C800 with latest revisions. Brass shall be “no-lead brass” meeting the requirements of USEPA’s Reduction of Lead in

Drinking Water Act. The corporation stop shall be Model No. 74704BQ as manufactured by A.Y.

McDonald Mfg. Co., Dubuque, IA.

Unit Cost Total No Bid

53 3/4" CORP 10 EACH

54 1" CORP 10 EACH

55 1.25" CORP 10 EACH

56 1.5" CORP 10 EACH

57 2" CORP 10 EACH

CURB STOP

Curb Stops shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C800 with latest revisions. Brass shall be “no-lead brass” meeting the requirements of the USEPA’s Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. The curb stop shall be MODEL 76100q as manufactured by A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Dubuque, IA.

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

58 3/4" CURB STOP 10 EACH

59 1" CURB STOP 10 EACH

60 1.25" CURB STOP 10 EACH

61 1.5" CURB STOP 10 EACH

62 2" CURB STOP 10 EACH

DUCTILE IRON SOLID SLEEVES - DOMESTIC

Fittings, including mechanical joint plugs and caps, shall be ductile iron meeting the requirements of

AWWA C110 (ANSI A21.10) with mechanical joints in conformance with AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11).

Fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating of 350 psi and shall have an inside lining of cement-mortar in accordance with AWWA C104 (ANSI A21.4). Fittings shall have an asphalt coating both inside and outside, and be manufactured in North America by Griffin, Tyler, U.S. Pipe, Sigma, Clow, Union or approved equal.

Unit Cost Total No Bid

63 4" X 12" 5 EACH

64 6" X 12" 5 EACH

65 8" X 12" 5 EACH

66 10" X 12" 5 EACH

67 12" X 12" 5 EACH

68 16" X 15" 5 EACH

69 20" X 15" 5 EACH

70 24" X 15" 5 EACH

71 30" X 24" 5 EACH

72 36" X 24" 5 EACH

DUCTILE IRON PIPE

DUCTILE IRON PIPE 1. Ductile iron pipe shall meet the requirements of the latest revision of AWWA C151

(ANSI A21.51). Joints shall be “Tyton Joint” design, rubber gasket push-on type manufactured in accordance with the latest revision of AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11). 2. Pipe shall be supplied with the standard exterior bituminous coating of either coal tar or asphalt base approximately one mil thick. The interior shall be double cement lined in accordance with the latest revision of AWWA C104 (ANSI A21.4).

3. Pipe shall be of thickness Class 52 unless otherwise indicated. 4. Pipe shall be manufactured by Clow, Griffin, U.S. Pipe, Atlantic States or approved equal.

Line Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost No Bid

73 4" PER FT

74 6" PER FT

75 8" PER FT

76 10" PER FT

Line Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost No Bid

77 12" PER FT

78 16" PER FT

79 20" PER FT

80 24" PER FT

81 30" PER FT

82 36" PER FT

ROMAC ALPHA COUPLINGS

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

83 4" STANDARD 10 EACH

84 6" STANDARD 10 EACH

85 8" STANDARD 10 EACH

86 10" STANDARD 10 EACH

87 12" STANDARD 10 EACH

88 4" TRANSITION 10 EACH

89 6" TRANSITION 10 EACH

90 8" TRANSITION 10 EACH

91 10" TRANSITION 10 EACH

92 12" TRANSITION 10 EACH

SMITH BLAIR 421 2 BOLT COUPLINGS

Unit Cost Total No Bid

93 2" 10 EACH

94 3" 10 EACH

95 4" 10 EACH

96 6" 10 EACH

97 8" 10 EACH

98 10" 10 EACH

99 12" 10 EACH

100 16" 10 EACH

101 24" 10 EACH

WATER MAIN REPAIR CLAMPS

Repair sleeves for cast iron or ductile iron water main shall be single band, full circle clamps with lap type gaskets having molded tapered ends and shall be only those models and manufacturers listed below. Manufacturer Model Length Smith Blair 256 15" Smith Blair 261 12.5" & 15" 3. Sleeves must cover the OD ranges indicated below: Pipe Size OD Range (inch) 6” 6.84 – 7.24 8” 8.99 – 9.39 10” 11.04 -

11.44 12” 13.10 – 13.50

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

102 SB 256 6" X 15" 10 EACH

103 SB 261 6" X 12.5" 10 EACH

104 SB 261 6" X 15" 10 EACH

105 SB 256 8" X 15" 10 EACH

106 SB 261 8" X 12.5" 10 EACH

Unit Cost Total No Bid

107 SB 261 8" X 15" 10 EACH

108 SB 256 10" X 15" 10 EACH

109 SB 261 10" X 12.5" 10 EACH

110 SB 261 10" X 15" 10 EACH

111 SB 256 12" X 15" 10 EACH

112 SB 261 12" X 12.5" 10 EACH

113 SB 261 12" X 15" 10 EACH

FIRE HYDRANT TRAFFIC REPAIR KITS - DOMESTIC

Only Factory Traffic Repair Kits for the following hydrants Waterous Pacer WB-67 W/ 16" traffic section

Clow Eddy F-2640 Mueller Super Centurion 250

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

114 WATEROUS PACER WB-

10 EACH

115 CLOW EDDY F-2640 10 EACH

116 MUELLER SUPER

CENTURION 250

PVC PIPE

GASKETED SDR 35

117 4" PER FT

118 6" PER FT

119 8" PER FT

120 10" PER FT

121 12" PER FT

SERVICE SADDLES WITH STAINLESS STRAPS AND HARDWARE

Service saddle shall be the two (2) strap type with standard F.I.P. threads and shall be only those models and manufacturers listed below. All taps shall be 1” unless indicated otherwise.

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

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