Bid No. 223029 Gate Valves

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts & Procurement Division and Department of Public Works, issued Bid No. 223029 for the procurement of gate valves for municipal infrastructure purposes. The procurement seeks various sizes of cast iron gate valves, ranging from 2" to 12", with specific requirements including 2" operating nuts, resilient seats, and multiple end configurations such as flanged, mechanical joint, and OS&Y with wheels. The estimated quantities for each valve size range from 1 to 20 units, with bids due on April 6, 2022, at 11:00 am local time. The City intends to award the contract within 30 calendar days after the bid closing date, with a contract term of one year beginning July 1, 2022, and options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bid evaluation will be based on total bid price, with bidders required to provide unit pricing for each line item. Pricing is to be firm for the first three months, with allowances for escalation/de-escalation of up to 15% per 30-day period thereafter.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the City will apply reciprocal preference for non-resident bidders. Bidders must comply with the City's human rights, recycled materials, and contractor disclosure policies. The bid tabulation revealed three vendors submitted bids: HD Fowler, Ferguson Enterprises, and Consolidated Supply, with bid totals ranging from $113,375.85 to $137,853.09. Ultimately, HD Fowler was identified as the intended awardee in the Notice of Intent to Award dated April 18, 2022. The City reserves the right to cancel the procurement or reject any or all bids. The contract appears to be funded through the City of Salem's public works department, with the procurement supporting ongoing municipal infrastructure maintenance and replacement needs in Marion County.