Ductile Iron Pipe, Fittings, Mechanical Joint Restraints, and Polyethylene Tubing

The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is seeking sealed bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB 57-25) to procure ductile iron pipes, fittings, mechanical joint restraints, and polyethylene tubing. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of water infrastructure materials, including pipe components ranging from 3" to 30" in diameter, mechanical joint fittings, restraints, valves, meter boxes, and service tubing. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for multiple product groups, with strict technical specifications conforming to standards set by ANSI, ASTM, AWWA, and NSF. The initial contract term is projected from November 2025 through November 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bid submissions are due on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid packets available through the city's e-Procurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and competitive pricing, with particular emphasis on compliance with technical specifications and material certifications. Delivery expectations are set at 30 days from order receipt, with all deliveries to be made to the Public Utilities Department in Clearwater, Florida.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bid appears to be open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers of water infrastructure materials. The procurement opportunity covers multiple product groups and allows for submissions from various manufacturers, including SIGMA, Kennedy, Ford, GRADELOK, Romac, JCM, Smith Blair, ACIPCO, and ENDOT. The bid includes comprehensive pricing sheets with estimated annual quantities, suggesting a significant procurement volume that could be attractive to multiple vendors. Pricing is structured with first-year and second-year unit prices, reflecting a potential 2.7% price increase across most product groups. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the extensive list of materials and the two-year contract duration indicate a substantial potential contract value for the successful bidder(s). The bid is specifically applicable to jurisdictions in Pinellas County and Clewiston City, Florida, with delivery centralized to the Clearwater Public Utilities Department.