Bid No. 256010 Cast Iron / Ductile Iron Fittings

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts & Procurement Division and Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for Cast Iron/Ductile Iron Fittings under Bid No. 256010. The procurement seeks a comprehensive set of iron fittings including adapters, bends, plugs, reducers, sleeves, and tees in sizes ranging from 4" to 12", with strict technical requirements conforming to AWWA C110, C153, and C300 standards. Bids must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by April 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time, with the contract term spanning from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder based on unit prices for each specific fitting type, with potential for four additional one-year renewal periods subject to City approval and satisfactory service. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing completeness, technical compliance, and overall responsiveness to the bid specifications.

The bid opportunity allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling other public agencies to potentially utilize the resulting purchase agreement. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents include non-discrimination policies and human rights requirements. Bidders must provide comprehensive unit pricing for all listed items, with potential price adjustments limited to 15% per 30-day period. The City maintains the right to cancel the procurement if deemed in its best interest. Insurance and compliance requirements include maintaining appropriate liability coverage and adhering to Oregon tax laws. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract structure suggests a significant municipal infrastructure procurement with potential for multiple public agency participation. The cooperative purchasing provision indicates the possibility of a high-value contract with broad applicability across municipal water and infrastructure projects.