Bid No. 223012 Globe Valves

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Department of Public Works, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 223012 for the procurement of globe valves for Marion County and local jurisdictions. The specific procurement includes 3/4" and 1" Angle Globe Valves and 3/4" and 1" Straight Globe Valves, with estimated quantities ranging from 30 to 675 units per item. All brass fittings must comply with AWWA Standard C-800 and federal lead-free regulations, and bidders proposing "approved equal" items must provide detailed product information. The bid was due on March 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time, with bids to be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker. Evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsive bidder based on the total bid amount, with all items required to be bid. The contract term is set for 3 months beginning July 1, 2022, with the potential for four additional one-year renewal periods. The City anticipated awarding the contract within 30 calendar days after the bid closing date.

The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid tabulation revealed three participating vendors: Ferguson Enterprises, HD Fowler, and Tigard Winsupply, with total bid prices ranging from $61,332.95 to $74,193.60. The City applied a percentage increase to bids from non-resident bidders based on the preference given to in-state bidders in their home state. The contract is non-exclusive, meaning the City is not obligated to procure any specific amount of goods from the awarded vendor. Ultimately, the City of Salem announced its intent to award the contract to Tigard Winsupply on March 29, 2022. The goods agreement includes provisions for potential contract extensions, termination clauses, and compliance requirements, with pricing and compensation terms to be determined based on the awarded bid.