1311855:Chicago Standard Gate Valve and Accessories

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, procuring on behalf of the Department of Water Management, is requesting sealed bids for Chicago Standard Gate Valves and accessories under Solicitation #53588, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-solicitation conference scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (8th Floor, Room 806).

The scope comprises cast iron mechanical joint gate valves in sizes from 3 to 16 inches, with target quantities ranging from 100 to 3,366 units per size, plus 78 line items of valve components and accessories including bolts, gaskets, gears, stems, bonnets, and replacement parts. All valves must be NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified. Bidders submit unit pricing on 84 total line items through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system; pricing must be complete and incorporate all costs. Payment terms are immediate upon invoicing and acceptance.

The contract is a 36-month blanket agreement funded by the City of Chicago from the Department of Water Management's operations and distribution budget (Fund Number 026-0200-088-0360-220360). No explicit MBE, WBE, or VBE participation goals are stated, but the solicitation includes incentive adjustments for commitments to utilize such firms and compliance with City of Chicago business preference programs, including preferences for Chicago-based businesses and locally manufactured goods.

Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required. Bidders must submit Economic Disclosure Statements, proof of insurance, and various affidavits related to business status and non-discrimination compliance. All bid documents, specifications, and exhibits are available through the City's eProcurement portal.