Bid-PW-steel watermain pipe & fittings

The City of Minneapolis is requesting bids for steel watermain pipe and fittings for the Columbia Heights Treatment Campus connection project (PL16 to PL18), with bids due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The Small and Underutilized Business Program goals do not apply to this solicitation.

The scope includes 1,406 linear feet of 36-inch steel pipe supplied primarily in 40-foot sections, ten 10-foot spare sections, four bends (1/8-, 1/4-, and 1/32-inch), one reinforcing collar for a 36-inch by 48-inch welded tee connection, 4,000 linear feet of 6-inch-wide C209-19 cold-applied tape in 50-foot rolls, and four spare butt straps. All materials must be furnished by a single manufacturer with a minimum of five years' experience manufacturing steel water pipe and holding Steel Plate Fabricators Association, ISO 9001, or Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Program certifications. All pipe, fittings, and linings must be NSF-61 certified for potable water contact and comply with AWWA C200 specifications, fabricated from carbon steel meeting ASTM standards with a design pressure of 100 PSI and water temperature range of 33–80 degrees Fahrenheit. Delivery occurs in two shipments: Station 1+00 through 9+00 prior to November 27, 2027, and Station 9+00 through 15+16 prior to September 11, 2026, to Columbia Heights Campus at 4500 Reservoir Boulevard, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421.

A single purchase order will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract period and include shipping, handling, shop drawings, warranties, and all related items. Submittals including manufacturer experience, shop drawings, design calculations, test reports, and warranty information must be submitted within ten days of contract award and approved by the City prior to fabrication. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Chapter 24, equal opportunity provisions, living wage ordinance requirements, and insurance requirements. Successful bidders with cumulative contracts exceeding $100,000 must submit a written Affirmative Action Plan. Bids must be submitted electronically through the eSupplier Portal. A bid deposit may be required as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check, with the original to be delivered to the Procurement Office, 505 Fourth Avenue South, Room 310, within three business days of bid closing. Addenda will be posted by July 10, 2026.