BID-PW-Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe

The City of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, is soliciting competitive bids for the supply and delivery of Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe (DIP) and related fittings for public works projects under Event No. 4087. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers to provide DIP products suitable for storm and sanitary sewer applications, including eighteen line items covering pipe sizes ranging from 6 to 24 inches in diameter, various wye configurations, and mechanical joint pipes. All materials must meet ASTM A746 standards for DIP, with storm sewer pipe conforming to ANSI C150, C151, and C104 standards, and sanitary sewer pipe requiring Protecto 401 Ceramic Epoxy lining with specific performance testing certifications. Bidders must submit completed bid forms in Excel format with unit prices covering all costs including fuel and delivery charges, with delivery required FOB freight prepaid within seven days of order notification to designated locations within Minneapolis city limits. The contract will have an initial term of one year commencing March 24, 2026, through March 24, 2027, with options for renewal or extension for two additional 12-month periods by mutual agreement; prices shall remain firm during the initial year, with escalations for extensions permitted only after documentation of industry-wide cost increases, subject to City Procurement Office approval and generally capped at the Consumer Price Index or five percent, whichever is higher. Written questions must be submitted by March 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM, addenda will be posted by March 12, 2026, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by March 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The contract will be awarded to the overall low, responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids and not obligated to purchase minimum quantities.

Bidders must comply with Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.285, subdivision 3, regarding responsible contractor criteria and must submit a signed statement under oath verifying compliance upon request. Contracts valued at $100,000 or more are subject to the Minneapolis Living Wage and Responsible Public Spending Ordinance, prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects, and bidders must comply with Amara's Law regarding products containing intentionally added PFAS. Successful bidders must obtain an ST-3 sales tax exemption certificate from the State of Minnesota, with all applicable sales taxes and fees included in bid pricing, and must maintain adequate local supply warehouses enabling delivery or City pickup within one hour, with warehouse locations designated on the bid form. All supplied materials will be subject to inspection and testing by the City's engineer either during production or upon delivery, with rejected materials to be removed by the supplier within 24 hours or removed by the City at the supplier's expense. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The solicitation does not specify a budget range or award value; however, the contract structure and evaluation of unit prices suggest this is an indefinite-quantity contract where the final award value will depend on quantities ordered during the contract period.