The City of Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking bids for a one-year contract to purchase cast iron frames, grates, and covers for drainage structures, with the potential for a one-year extension. The procurement, identified as Bid2026-271, covers 12 specific items including standard Rhode Island and LeBaron catalog frames, grates, and covers for catch basins and manholes, applicable to both light and heavy-duty applications. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for the listed items and must include delivery to the Department of Public Works at 925 Sandy Lane in Warwick. The solicitation welcomes alternative materials and designs that meet Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Standards, with a requirement that all covers be molded with "City of Warwick". Bids are due by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and will be publicly opened at 65 Centerville Road, Meeting Room 2. Vendors must also provide a percentage discount for catalog items not specifically listed in the bid document.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The City of Warwick is tax-exempt and reserves the right to reject any bids, award partially or in full, and adjust quantities as needed. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period, which runs from March 21, 2026, through March 20, 2027. The City may potentially leverage additional purchasing consortiums for comparative offerings, including RI State MPA, NASPO, MHEC, Sourcewell, OMNIA OPUS, and GBPC. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid requires detailed unit pricing for the specified drainage infrastructure components. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with RIDOT standards and have the capability to produce custom-molded covers with municipal branding.

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