Ductile Iron Pipe, Fittings, and Related Materials

Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting bids on ductile iron pipe, fittings, and related materials under Specifications UD-26-344, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the Long Beach Buys portal and questions due August 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope covers 174 line items including pipe sizes 4-inch through 30-inch, flanged spools, couplings, gaskets, polyethylene encasement, pipe supports, fittings (bends, crosses, tees, reducers, adapters), and warning tape, with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 5,000 linear feet for pipe and 1 to 800 units for fittings and accessories. All materials must comply with ANSI/AWWA standards, NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water contact, and California Health and Safety Code Section 116875 regarding lead content limits. Bidders must be in business for at least five years providing ductile iron pipe and related materials and must indicate whether they are authorized factory distributors.

The contract term is twelve months from the effective date with two optional one-year renewal periods subject to mutual agreement and price increases not to exceed specified percentages. Delivery is required within five business days after release notice to the Water Warehouse at 1841 East 33rd Street, Long Beach, California 90807; rush charges apply for orders requested within 1–2 business days. Pipe deliveries must arrive in truckloads of not less than 35,000 pounds to a single location. Pricing must be submitted as firm unit prices on a per-linear-foot or per-unit basis with all delivery costs and associated fees included. A twelve-month warranty on materials and workmanship is required, with defects corrected within five calendar days at no cost to LBPUD. Bidders must submit a $10,000 bid bond, notarized, payable to LBPUD. Payment terms are NET/30 following delivery and acceptance.

Answers to questions will be posted by August 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.