25DPW205G - Miscellaneous Water & Sewer Supplies

The Town of Needham's Department of Public Works in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #25DPW205G) for miscellaneous water and sewer supplies. The procurement seeks comprehensive pricing for 17 distinct bid items including brass accessories, repair sleeves, service saddles, repair clamps, couplings, pipes, valves, hydrants, and related municipal infrastructure materials. Potential bidders must provide pricing for all items within a specific bid group to be eligible for award, though they are not required to bid on all groups. Bid submission requires a minimum of five references, with at least three being governmental units, and all brass materials must be domestically manufactured in the USA, meeting specific standards including lead-free certification and AWWA compliance. Critical procurement timeline dates include December 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM for bid questions, and December 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM as the final bid submission deadline. The initial contract term will run from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with a potential one-year extension option through December 31, 2026. Awards will be determined by identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within each bid item/group.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The bid allows for multiple vendors to be awarded across the 17 bid items, suggesting a competitive and open procurement approach. No incumbent vendors were identified in the available materials, and there were no specific requirements noted regarding integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The procurement does not require a bid deposit, payment bond, or performance bond, which may lower the barrier to entry for potential bidders. While precise budget ranges were not specified, the comprehensive nature of the bid across multiple supply categories suggests a potentially significant annual procurement value for water and sewer infrastructure materials. Interested vendors must carefully review the complete bid package available at the Needham Department of Public Works Administration Office or online at https://www.needham.gov/bids.aspx to ensure full compliance with all bidding requirements.