Corrosion & Cathodic

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting bids on corrosion control and cathodic protection materials and services for its natural gas distribution system serving Long Beach and Signal Hill, California under ITB UD-26-306, with bids due February 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. All materials must comply with AMPP/NACE requirements and applicable industry standards for natural gas applications. The procurement is for warehouse materials only; any future construction or installation work will be competitively bid separately.

The scope encompasses magnesium anodes in multiple configurations (bare and packaged at 1, 17, 32, and 48 pounds); cathodic protection wires (No. 8 AWG in red and white with minimum 100 mil wall thickness); copper clad tracer wire (No. 12 AWG in yellow); pipe wrap systems including Trenton and Polyken brands; primers compatible with Polyken 900 series pipe wrap; patch pads; exothermic weld protectors; CP rectifiers and steel or fiberglass cabinets; flange insulation kits in sizes 2 to 10 inches; and professional services at AMPP CP1 to CP4 rates for up to 200 hours. The LBPUD operates approximately 900 miles of main pipeline, 87,000 services, and 150,000 meters.

The contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, not to exceed three years total. Pricing shall remain firm for the contract term unless otherwise specified. All shipping, handling, delivery, and unloading charges are included in quoted prices. Back-ordered stock parts must be delivered within five working days to 2400 E. Spring Street, Long Beach between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on an FOB basis. A one-year warranty against defective materials and faulty workmanship is required. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt.

Four bids were received and opened. A Notice of Intent to Award was issued March 6, 2026 to Farwest Corrosion Control Company. Vendors must register at longbeachbuys.buyspeed.com to participate and submit pricing through the Items Tab of the portal. Questions were due January 23, 2026; answers were released January 29, 2026. Addendum No. 2, issued February 11, 2026, clarified specifications including cathodic protection wire wall thickness, cabinet dimensions, tape primer compatibility, and Apitong material sizing.