Copper Pipe, Four Sizes

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has issued Request for Bid (RFB) #530652 for the procurement of copper pipe in four specific sizes, targeting municipal infrastructure maintenance and repair needs. The solicitation seeks soft Type K copper seamless tubing in the following quantities: 1" x 60 ft (38,040 feet), 1-1/2" x 20 ft (1,700 feet), 2" x 20 ft (1,700 feet), and 3/4" x 60 ft (15,000 feet), totaling 56,440 linear feet. The contract will be a two-year term, tentatively starting on 6/1/25, with bids due on 3/27/25 at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN), with deliveries to be made between 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest lump sum or lowest price per line item, with DWSD reserving the right to award one or multiple contracts. Bidders must meet comprehensive qualification requirements, including registration with the City of Detroit, submission of tax clearances, and completion of multiple attachments and forms.

The procurement emphasizes local and diverse business participation, with specific provisions for equalization credits for Detroit-based businesses. The solicitation includes strong encouragement for women-owned businesses (WBE), minority-owned businesses (MBE), and Detroit businesses (DB), creating opportunities for diverse vendor participation. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance, with the City of Detroit named as an additional insured. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, suppliers must obtain clearances from the Income Tax Division, Revenue Collections Division, and Human Rights Department before contract approval. The procurement process requires comprehensive documentation, including company background, performance history, references, and compliance with local hiring and non-discrimination policies. Although specific award values are not explicitly stated, the total estimated quantity of 56,440 linear feet of copper piping suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.