Bid No. 223011 Ductile Iron Pipe

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts & Procurement Division, issued Bid No. 223011 for the procurement of ductile iron pipe for Marion County, seeking various sizes of Class 52 pipe ranging from 4 to 24 inches. The bid solicitation invited vendors to submit pricing for pipe lengths between 20 and 1,500 feet, with specific requirements for unit and total pricing. The procurement process mandated electronic bid submission through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by March 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time, with a Zoom bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. The contract, set to commence on July 1, 2022, will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bidders were required to complete contractor disclosure requirement questions and were subject to potential price escalation and de-escalation provisions, with increases capped at 15% per 30-day period. Evaluation criteria focused on responsiveness and lowest total bid price, with the intent to award to the most competitive bidder.

The bid documents did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity was open to all qualified vendors. Ferguson Enterprises LLC was ultimately selected as the intended contract awardee, with a total bid amount reflecting competitive pricing across multiple pipe sizes. The procurement did not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The bid tabulation revealed three competing vendors: HD Fowler, Consolidated Supply, and Ferguson Enterprises, with total bid amounts ranging from $174,840.00 to $197,441.40. The contract's maximum compensation was not explicitly stated, but the bid amounts provide insight into the potential budget range. The solicitation included standard provisions for goods agreements, such as insurance requirements, non-discrimination clauses, and warranties on the supplied materials, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the City of Salem and Marion County's infrastructure needs.