26-49 Tapping Saddles for PVC & Ductile Iron Water Mains
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- 26-49 Tapping Saddles for PVC & Ductile Iron Water Mains
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- Kentucky
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Opportunity details come from louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Louisville Water Company is requesting bids for tapping saddles compatible with PVC and ductile iron water pipe under a two-year contract renewable for up to three additional one-year terms, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A 5% local bid preference (not to exceed $50,000) applies to bidders with physical business locations in specified Kentucky or Indiana counties.
Tapping saddles must be constructed from type #304 stainless steel bands, certified as 85-5-5-5 water works brass per ASTM B-62 and AWWA C800, with AWWA taper/CC thread outlets and EPDM or NBR rubber gaskets. Pre-qualified manufacturers are A.Y. McDonald, Mueller, ROMAC, and SmithBlair. Saddles span multiple pipe sizes from 4-inch through 16-inch, with service configurations of 3/4-inch through 2-inch taps (with clarification per Addendum No. 2 that 16-inch ductile iron saddles require only 3/4-inch and 2-inch taps). Delivery must be FOB destination to one of seven Louisville Water Company locations, palletized and forklift-unloadable. All materials must be new and conform to specifications; damaged goods are refused and returned at contractor expense.
Historical pricing from the prior contract cycle (2020–2021) totaled approximately $124,575 ($65,860.36 for PVC and $58,714.95 for ductile iron saddles), provided as a baseline reference. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all taxes and delivery; payment is due within 30 days of invoice. Bidders must carry $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability coverage, $1 million automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance.
Bids are submitted exclusively through Louisville Water Company's web-based portal at https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal. Questions must be directed to Renee Fromme, Buyer, at (502) 272-4638 or rfromme@louisvillewater.com. Two addenda have been issued addressing prior-cycle references and specification corrections (Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2, both posted May 27, 2026). Bidders must acknowledge receipt of both addenda to avoid disqualification. The contract is governed by Kentucky Bid Law. Louisville Water Company and other participating entities including Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Metropolitan Sewer District, and Jefferson County Public Schools may purchase from this contract.
Opportunity text
Louisville Water Company is requesting bids for a two (2) year contract to supply Tapping Saddles for PVC, and Ductile Iron Pipe. Contract shall be renewable for up to three (3) additional one year terms. Questions or inquiries relating to this bid must be submitted through the Louisville Water Company web-based portal by the date and time provided on the web portal. Sealed Bids for the material or service specified above shall be accepted by Louisville Water Company until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Bid Submittal Due Date cited above. Louisville Water Company is using a web-based portal for accepting and evaluating bid proposals digitally https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal for this Invitation to Bid. Documents may be uploaded at any time during the open period indicated for each bid. Specifications are on file and may be obtained from the Louisville Water Company designated web portal at https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal. Bids may not be submitted by other means. Minority/Women Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids, and no Bidder will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (over 40), protected veteran status, physical or mental disability which, with or without reasonable accommodation, does not prevent the performance of essential job functions. The Company will award the Contract to the Bidder presenting a Bid that is responsive to the Specifications, is in substantial compliance with the Contract requirements, and presents the lowest and best price for the material or service. The Company may accept the Bid that the Company determines is in the Company's best interest, which may not necessarily be the least expensive Bid. The Company reserves the right to reject Bids from Bidders disqualified; the right to disqualify Bids deemed to be defective and/or non-responsive; the right to waive defects in Bids where the Company determines that such defects are immaterial; and the right to reject any or all Bids deemed not to be in the best interest of the Company. Company Local Preference Program applies to this bid and resultant bid award.
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