1311855:Chicago Standard Gate Valve and Accessories

The City of Chicago Department of Water Management is soliciting sealed bids for Chicago Standard gate valves and accessories (Specification 1311855) with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, with a pre-bid conference on July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall, Room 806, 121 North LaSalle Street.

The scope covers 84 line items: complete gate valves in sizes from 3 to 16 inches and replacement parts including bolts, gaskets, gears, stems, discs, and bonnets. Target quantities range from 5 to 3,366 units depending on the item (8-inch valves represent the highest volume at 3,366 units). All products must meet NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standards and mechanical joint, cast iron Chicago Standard specifications with detailed engineering drawings provided in Exhibit B. Work is funded by City of Chicago funds from fund number 026-0200-088-0360-220360 under a blanket-agreement commodities purchase structure with 36-month contract term and FOB freight terms.

Bidders must submit electronically through the City's iSupplier vendor portal, which requires three business days for registration. Submission requirements include an Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit (EDS) Certificate of Filing, proof of insurance, and affidavits regarding local manufacturing, Chicago business status, alternative powered vehicles, and veteran-owned and MBE/WBE status, though no MBE/WBE participation goals or VBE set-aside is stated. Products are subject to prevailing wage compliance. The question deadline is August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required, and no incumbent is identified.