Brass Goods

The City of Madison Finance Department's Purchasing Services division, operating within Dane County, Wisconsin, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #5312-0-2024-TJ for brass goods to support the Water Utility's infrastructure needs. The procurement solicits specific water system components including curb stops, corporation stops, service fittings, service bend fittings, and couplings in various sizes ranging from 3/4-inch to 2-inch diameter. The RFQ includes 13 detailed line items with quantities between 2 and 30 units, covering specific brass water system components like compression bends, fast connect couplings, and cut-in curbstops. Quotations were due by Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with submissions required via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. The City will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder based on criteria including cost, quality, compatibility, delivery, past performance, and service capability, with quotes remaining valid for 90 days after the due date. All quoted prices must include shipping charges FOB Madison, with delivery required to Madison Water Utility at 110 S. Paterson Street and 24-hour advance notice.

The procurement included a local vendor preference policy providing scoring advantages to registered local suppliers, with bidders required to indicate their local vendor status on required forms. Three vendors submitted bids: ETNA Supply LLC ($11,502.60), Core & Main ($15,019.88), and Ferguson Water Works ($13,029.06), with Ferguson Water Works ultimately being awarded the contract. The winning vendor offered a 30-day delivery timeframe and Net 30 payment terms, with pricing firm for one year from the bid date. Specific manufacturer models from Mueller, AY McDonald, and Ford were specified for components, indicating potential brand or specification requirements. Delivery specifications mandated materials be shipped in crates or bundles attached to pallets for crane unloading, with no payment to be made until the complete shipment is received. While no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the local vendor preference policy suggests some preference for local business participation. The total procurement value ranged between approximately $11,500 and $15,000, representing a moderate-scale infrastructure supply contract.