Bid No. 245023 Service Saddles

The City of Salem in Marion County, Oregon is seeking bids for Bid No. 245023, a procurement for service saddles, specifically requesting unit pricing for 45 different service saddle configurations in various sizes and pipe materials. The procurement is for the Department of Public Works, with goods to be delivered to the City of Salem Warehouse. Bids must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by May 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM local time, with prices remaining firm for 30 calendar days. The City anticipates awarding a one-year annual contract with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bidders are encouraged to offer recycled materials and demonstrate capabilities for expedited delivery in emergency situations. Vendors must comply with local, state, and federal laws, including civil rights and nondiscrimination requirements. The evaluation will likely consider pricing, material composition, delivery capabilities, and compliance with bid specifications.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. Three vendors have been identified in the bid tabulation: Consolidated Supply, Ferguson Waterworks, and HD Fowler, with Ferguson Waterworks appearing to be the intended awardee. The contract will be available for cooperative procurement, allowing other public contracting agencies to access the pricing. No specific total award value or budget range was disclosed in the available documents. Bidders must complete contractor disclosure requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to fulfill the service saddle procurement. The resulting contract will enable the City of Salem to maintain and potentially expand its municipal water infrastructure by securing a reliable supply of service saddles in multiple configurations and specifications.