4" - 12" Ductile Iron Pipe (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Water Department is seeking bids for 4" - 12" Ductile Iron Pipe, with specific procurement requirements for water infrastructure materials. The solicitation covers estimated quantities including 800 units of 4" pipe, 2000 units of 6" pipe, 2000 units of 8" pipe, 100 units of 10" pipe, and 400 units of 12" pipe, all in 20-foot lengths. All materials must be domestically manufactured, meet ANSI/AWWA standards, have standard cement mortar lining, and comply with NSF Standard 61 for potable water systems. Approved manufacturers include U.S. Pipe & Foundry, MCWANE, INC., Sonco Pipe & Tube, and AMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe Co. The bid is scheduled to be opened on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an award period of one year and potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with technical specifications, with the City reserving the right to award the contract by aggregate total or individual line items.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and diversity provisions, offering a 5% bid discount for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) up to $10,000 and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) up to $20,000. The solicitation targets various business ownership categories, including Black-Owned, Hispanic-Owned, Women-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. The total estimated contract value is $500,000, with a comprehensive list of 30 certified businesses across Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) categories. Bidders must submit multiple forms including MBD documentation, business licensing information, and certifications related to minority business status and criminal history screening. The procurement emphasizes promoting diverse business participation, with specific requirements for subcontractor reporting and payment tracking through forms like the DMI Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form (MBD-30).