Furnishing Water Materials for the Department of Public Utilities-2025

The City of Troy, NY, through its Bureau of Contracts & Procurement, is seeking sealed bids (RFB # 25-0002) to establish pricing for water infrastructure materials for the Department of Public Utilities in 2025. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive list of water-related materials, including water pipes, resilient gate valves, fire hydrants, ductile iron and steel repair couplings, mechanical joint fittings, valve boxes, repair clamps, copper tubing, and no lead brass fittings. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of their bid in a sealed envelope, accompanied by a certified check or bid bond representing 5% of the total bid amount. The bid is scheduled to be due on March 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with materials to be delivered to the Department of Public Utilities at 25 Water Plant Road in Troy. The contract period is twelve months from the bid award date, with potential extensions for two additional one-year periods under identical pricing and conditions. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid, with the city reserving the right to award individual or whole group contracts.

The procurement emphasizes support for minority and women-owned business enterprises and includes specific non-discrimination requirements. All permanently incorporated steel and iron materials must be domestically produced, which may restrict certain international suppliers. Bidders are required to maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. The bid allows for flexible awarding, potentially enabling multiple vendors to supply different categories of materials. All items must comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring high-quality infrastructure components. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the material list suggests a significant procurement value for water infrastructure supplies. The City of Troy maintains flexibility in the bidding process, explicitly reserving the right to reject any or all bids to ensure the most advantageous selection for the Department of Public Utilities.