Bid No. 223078 Joint Restraint Kits

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts & Procurement Division, issued Bid No. 223078 for Joint Restraint Kits on behalf of the Department of Public Works and Marion County. The procurement seeks various sized joint restraint kits for ductile iron pipe, with estimated quantities ranging from 50 to 100 units per size, including 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12" dimensions. Acceptable brands include Mega Lug, Star Grip, Ford Series 1400, and Romac RomaGrip, with provisions for approved equivalents. The bid was due on July 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time, with the contract anticipated to be awarded within 30 days after the bid closing date. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term, with the possibility of four additional one-year renewal periods. Award criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsive bidder based on the total bid amount, with evaluation considering compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and adherence to municipal procurement regulations.

The bid documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Ferguson Enterprises, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, was the sole bidder and was recommended for contract award at $19,462.50. The procurement requires the successful vendor to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination provisions, recycled materials requirements, and tax compliance standards. No specific information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. The contract appears to be a standard municipal supply agreement for water infrastructure components, with standard provisions for goods delivery, insurance, and compliance with local government procurement guidelines. The total contract value suggests a moderate-sized procurement focused on standardized municipal infrastructure materials.