Culvert Pipe

Portage County, Wisconsin, is seeking bids to establish a contract for culvert pipe supply for its Highway Department projects throughout 2020. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) targeting original manufacturers or authorized distributors with at least three years of experience in highway products. The county requires various types of culvert pipes, including plastic (high-density polyethylene), corrugated steel, galvanized, aluminized, arched, and polymer-coated pipes in multiple sizes and configurations, all conforming to AASHTO standards and Wisconsin DOT requirements. Bidders must submit an original and one copy of required documents, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, and manufacturer's warranty statement. The bid was due by 2:00 PM on February 10, 2020, with a public opening at the Portage County Purchasing Department, and the contract term extends through December 31, 2020. Pricing must be submitted on a unit price basis in U.S. dollars, F.O.B. Destination with freight included, and remain firm for 45 calendar days after bid opening.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide three references from comparable-sized institutions or companies and must offer governmental discounts reflected in unit pricing. Delivery is expected as soon as possible after purchase order receipt, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM at 850 Cubbie Lane, Plover, WI. Contractors must provide semi-annual reports on products purchased and submit warranty policy statements. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, waive technicalities, request clarification, and award based on criteria beyond the lowest price. The county is tax-exempt (CES number ES 43251) and may cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice or immediately if performance threatens health and safety. While specific award values are not detailed, the contract is designed to establish a call list of culvert pipe distributors for use throughout the 2020 project year.