Ductile Iron Pipe

The City of Madison Finance Department, on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 5508-0-2026-BG) for the procurement of ductile iron pipe. The solicitation was released on March 3, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and quotations must be submitted via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. The procurement requires unit prices per linear foot for centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe in three diameter sizes: 6 inches (1,000 linear feet), 8 inches (40 linear feet), and 10 inches (20 linear feet). All pipe must conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 standards, feature 1/16-inch cement lining and tar coating, and be supplied in standard 18-foot or 20-foot lengths with push-on joints and gaskets. Delivery must be F.O.B. to the Madison Water Utility at 110 South Paterson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, with shipping charges included in the quoted price, and deliveries require 24-hour advance notice with unloading available between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays only. Bidders must confirm whether quoted prices are firm for one year from the bid date or specify an alternative pricing period, and all quotes are non-withdrawable for 90 days following the due date. The City will award to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous, evaluating factors including cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service reputation.

The City of Madison extends a local vendor preference scoring advantage to suppliers registered as of the bid due date, though no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation. Bidders may offer partial orders unless otherwise specified, and payment is contingent upon receipt of the complete shipment; if delivery is not made as promised, the Water Utility reserves the right to purchase on the open market and back-charge the vendor. No incumbent vendors, award value, or budget range is specified in the RFQ, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted. The solicitation does not identify a specific award date or contract term, leaving these matters to negotiation based on the bidder selection process.