EWEB ITB 26-012-G Ductile Iron Pipe

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking proposals for a five-year contract to supply ductile iron pipe under Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-012-G. The procurement focuses on procuring various sizes of ductile iron pipes ranging from 4-inch to 24-inch diameter, with Tyton and TR Flex joint configurations, including associated restraint gaskets and optional earthquake joint pipe. All pipes must be new, unused, and manufactured in compliance with AWWA C151 specifications, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 18 feet for specialty items to 8,010 feet for 8-inch pipe. The evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with 200 possible points distributed across pricing (80 points), pricing increase management (60 points), delivery timeline management (20 points), and contract term compliance (40 points). Proposers can choose between a fixed 4% annual price increase or propose higher increases with detailed supply chain justification, with potential bonus points for commitments below 4%. The proposal submission deadline is February 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT through the OregonBuys electronic bidding platform, with questions due by February 9, 2026, and addenda to be posted by February 11, 2026.

The contract opportunity is restricted to three approved manufacturers: American, U.S. Pipe, and McWane. There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must confirm purchase order receipt within 24 hours and provide a comprehensive ten-year warranty. EWEB requires standard commercial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation as mandated by Oregon law. The contract allows for flexible ordering, with EWEB reserving the right to adjust quantities, add or delete items during the contract term. Truckload orders will have specified maximum lead times: four weeks for Tyton 12-inch and smaller pipe, eight weeks for 16-inch to 24-inch Tyton pipe, and ten weeks for TR Flex pipes of all sizes. A self-haul option is available at EWEB's Lake Oswego distribution center. No guaranteed minimum or maximum order quantities are specified, which provides flexibility for both EWEB and the awarded contractor.