Ductile Iron Pipe

The City of Madison Finance Department's Purchasing Services division issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #5314-0-2024-TJ) on behalf of the Water Utility for ductile iron pipe procurement. The solicitation seeks unit pricing for specific quantities of pipe in four different diameters: 100 linear feet of 4-inch pipe, 500 linear feet of 6-inch pipe, 80 linear feet of 10-inch pipe, and 40 linear feet of 20-inch pipe. The pipes must conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 standards, be centrifugally cast with 1/16-inch cement lining inside and tar coating outside, and supplied in standard 18-foot or 20-foot lengths with push-on joints, gaskets, lubricant, and bonding straps for electrical conductivity. Delivery requirements include 24-hour advance notice, acceptance only between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM on weekdays, and FOB Madison to the Madison Water Utility at 110 S. Paterson Street. The solicitation was released on April 5, 2024, with quotations due on April 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST via email to bids@cityofmadison.com.

The City maintains a local vendor preference policy and will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous based on factors including cost, quality, compatibility, delivery, past performance, and service capability. In this specific procurement, Ferguson Water Works was awarded the contract with the lowest total bid of $26,540.60, offering MCWANE brand ductile iron pipe with NET 30 payment terms and delivery within 30 days. Four vendors submitted bids: First Supply LLC, Taza Supplies Inc, Core & Main, and Ferguson Water Works, with delivery times ranging from 7-21 days to 180 days. The winning bid included unit prices ranging from $36.16 per linear foot for 4-inch pipe to $122.96 per linear foot for 20-inch pipe. Most vendors confirmed their prices would remain firm for one year from the bid date, with Ferguson Water Works requiring confirmation after award. Quotes cannot be withdrawn for 90 days after the due date, and each truckload must include at least 4 quarts of lubricant.