Gate Valves

The City of Madison Finance Department's Purchasing Services, acting on behalf of Madison Water Utility, is seeking to procure gate valves through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 5214-0-2023-BG. The procurement involves 130 total resilient wedge gate valves across seven line items, specifically requesting mechanical joint valves in 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch sizes with conductive gaskets. Valves must conform to AWWA C509 or C515 latest edition standards and be delivered to Madison Water Utility at 110 South Paterson Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Acceptable manufacturers include Kennedy, Mueller, Clow, and American Flow Control (AFC), with alternatives permitted for approved equals. The solicitation timeline includes key dates: questions were due by March 20, 2023, answers by March 22, 2023, and quotation submissions are due March 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. Award evaluation will be based on the lowest total cost, considering factors such as cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service reputation. Bidders must specify delivery timeframes and indicate whether pricing remains firm for one year.

The RFQ incorporates a local vendor preference policy, with only suppliers registered as of the bid due date receiving scoring preference. Vendors must submit pricing that includes all shipping charges and provide delivery with at least 24-hour advance notice. The bid summary indicates potential award values ranging from $183,670.00 to $187,500.00, with Core & Main emerging as the lowest bidder at $183,670.00 and offering a 1% discount with net 30 payment terms. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents. Quotations must be submitted via email to bids@cityofmadison.com, and no bids may be withdrawn for 90 days following the bid due date. The solicitation allows for competitive pricing across multiple vendors, with unit prices varying from $905.00 for 6-inch mechanical joint valves to $3,344.00 for 12-inch mechanical joint resilient wedge alpha end valves, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to infrastructure procurement.