Ductile Iron Pipe

The City of Madison, Wisconsin Finance Department, through the Madison Water Utility, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 5017-0-2021-BG for procuring ductile iron pipe. The solicitation seeks unit price quotations for centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe in multiple diameters (6", 8", 10", 12", and 16"), which must conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 standards. Specifications require cement-lined and tar-coated pipes in standard 18' or 20' lengths with push-on joints, with a mandatory minimum order of 200 linear feet of 6-inch pipe. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service reputation. Key procurement dates included June 9, 2021, for questions, June 14, 2021, for answers, and the final quotation deadline of June 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. Delivery requirements mandate delivery to Madison Water Utility at 110 South Paterson Street with 24-hour advance notice, with unloading permitted only between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM on weekdays.

The City of Madison offers a local vendor preference, which potentially influences vendor selection. Multiple vendors participated in the bidding process, including Core & Main, Etna, Ferguson, First Supply, and Tiles in Style. Ultimately, Ferguson was awarded the contract with a total bid amount of $3,936.24, pricing 6-inch ductile iron pipe at $20.30 per unit. Bidders were required to indicate whether their prices would remain firm for one year from the bid date or specify an alternative period. The procurement included provisions that if delivery is not made as promised, the Water Utility reserves the right to purchase on the open market and back-charge the bidder. Quotations cannot be withdrawn for 90 days following the due date. Pricing must include all shipping charges and be submitted on a per-linear-foot basis, with delivery FOB Madison. No payment will be issued until the total shipment is received.