Fire Hydrants and Accessories

The City of Yuma, Arizona, issued Request for Bid (RFB-26-308) on May 15, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 3, 2026, to procure Fire Hydrants and Accessories on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks qualified manufacturers and suppliers to provide fire hydrants, fire hydrant extensions, and breakaway kits that connect to the municipal water distribution system for high-flow water delivery during firefighting operations. All fire hydrants must meet or exceed American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard C-502 requirements and feature a minimum 5-inch diameter main valve opening, two 2-inch hose connections, one 4-inch hose connection with National Standard Threading, and a pentagon-shaped operating nut requiring counter-clockwise rotation with mechanical joint-type connections for C-900 water mains. Acceptable models include Clow Medallion, American Flow Control Waterous WB-67 Pacer, Mueller Super Centurion, American AVK Series 2700, and East Jordan Iron Works Watermaster or comparable equivalents, with hydrants available in four burial depth options (30 to 48 inches), extension kits in 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30-inch lengths, and complete repair kits compatible with supplied hydrant brands. All fire hydrants must feature yellow coating on the top section, withstand 250 psi working pressure with hydrostatic testing to 500 psi or better, and include a three-year manufacturer warranty. Pricing must be quoted Free on Board (FOB) Destination with all freight and related charges as the bidder's responsibility and must include all direct and indirect costs; the City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications or to select multiple suppliers. Bids remain valid and irrevocable for 90 days following opening, and the initial contract term is one year with firm, fixed pricing renewable for four additional one-year terms, with potential price adjustments based on fair market value after the initial 12-month period.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational categories; therefore, all qualified bidders meeting the technical and compliance requirements are eligible to respond. Bidders must maintain current federal, state, and local licenses and permits and comply with all applicable federal, state, and Arizona laws, including E-Verify employment verification requirements and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel and use of forced labor; additionally, the City of Yuma is exempt from Federal Excise Tax for petroleum products, and applicable Arizona State and local taxes may be added to invoices. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and bidders must submit responses through the City's Procurement Portal with technical support available through the portal administrator. The City's Utilities Department retains the right to inspect and test all materials for compliance with manufacturer specifications, and vendors must provide 30 days' notice of any price changes prior to contract anniversary dates. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the available procurement documentation; however, the contract structure as an as-needed procurement with potential multi-year renewals indicates a substantial, indefinite-quantity arrangement.