Check and Gate Valves - Responses to Vendor Questions

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is requesting bids on check and gate valves for sewer and wastewater applications under ITB 2026-SWB-25 (rebid), with bids due September 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and public opening at 11:30 a.m. the same day.

The scope comprises eight line items totaling approximately 68 valves across 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch swing check valves and rising stem gate valves with specified dimensions and bolt configurations. All valves must feature brass or stainless-steel seats, disc faces, and stems rated for sewer and wastewater applications. All products must be new, current model merchandise with manufacturer's standard warranty; remanufactured, used, or irregular stock is not acceptable. Partial shipments are not accepted. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt to SWBNO's Machine Shop at 8800 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with the supplier retaining all transportation risk and costs.

The initial contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year renewals. Unit prices remain firm for the three-year period. Upon expiration, the contractor may continue supply on a month-to-month basis for up to three additional months with 30-day written termination notice. Price adjustments for renewal periods may be requested 90 to 120 days prior to renewal and must be justified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index or a mutually agreed industry index.

Bidders must submit pricing on a unit cost basis for each valve type. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days after opening. All required documentation includes cover sheet, bid form, product specifications, and affidavits covering conflict of interest, convicted felon status, non-collusion, and non-solicitation. Submission is by hard copy in a sealed envelope only; fax and email submissions are not accepted. Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The Board reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive bidder and may reject any or all bids.