Culvert Pipe

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids to establish a contract for culvert pipe procurement to support various Highway Department projects throughout 2022. The county's Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids from original manufacturers or authorized distributors with at least three years in business for multiple pipe types and sizes, including plastic, galvanized steel, aluminized, polymer-coated, and arched pipe configurations available in 20, 24, and 30-foot lengths. Bidders must submit unit pricing with firm, FOB Destination Freight Included pricing that encompasses all associated costs such as packing, transportation, fuel, insurance, and delivery charges. The bid submission deadline is March 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening occurring at the Portage County Purchasing Department located at 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481. All proposed pipes must meet Wisconsin Department of Transportation specifications and AASHTO standards, and vendors must provide three references from comparable-sized institutions. Delivery acceptance is limited to Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM at 850 Cubbie Lane, Plover, WI 54467, and the contract term will run from the award date through December 31, 2022.

The county will establish a vendor call list and contact bidders based on price and availability for purchases as needed throughout the year. Vendors may submit revised pricing before the fourth Tuesday of each month, subject to mutual agreement with the County. Portage County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice or immediately if safety or performance issues arise. The county is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes, and due to uncertain project designs and funding, vendors are encouraged to submit multiple bids with tiered pricing to accommodate potential varying dollar thresholds. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the bid documents. The solicitation does not indicate a specific award value or comprehensive budget range, instead suggesting that order quantities will be determined as project designs are finalized. The County will contact vendors on an as-needed basis throughout the 2022 project year to fulfill culvert pipe requirements.