Cast iron water meter boxes & lids and water valve boxes & covers

The City of Tucson, located in Pima County, Arizona, is soliciting bids for cast iron water meter boxes, lids, and water valve boxes and covers through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 226014. The procurement seeks standard cast iron boxes from manufacturers like SIP or Lopez Utility, specifically #2M and #3M models or comparable alternatives, with detailed technical specifications outlined in multiple attachment documents. The city requires boxes manufactured per ASTM A48, Class 30B, with distinct requirements for potable and reclaimed water lids: potable water lids must be black with "Tucson Water" or "Water Meter" molded in, while reclaimed water lids must be purple with "Tucson Reclaimed Water" or "Reclaimed Water" molded in. The bid opening is scheduled for April 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. local Arizona time, following a non-mandatory pre-bid conference held on March 23, 2022. Evaluation will be based on the specifications in the attached technical documents, with bidders required to indicate manufacturer and model number for each item. The contract will initially be for one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.

The procurement includes Section 3 HUD requirements, which mandate that employment and economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those receiving HUD housing assistance. Contractors must comply with HUD regulations, including sending job notices to labor organizations and posting job opportunity information. The contract will calculate labor dollars at 35% of the total contract amount, with a sliding scale determining Section 3 contractual obligations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement documents include estimated annual quantities: 400 #2 cast iron meter boxes, 20 reclaimed water lids, 250 #3 cast iron meter boxes, 250 potable cast iron valve boxes with covers, 150 potable water valve box covers, 25 reclaimed cast iron valve boxes with covers, and 10 reclaimed water valve box covers. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease these quantities as needed. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including specific manufacturer details, and failure to do so may result in bid rejection.