Gate Valves

The City of Madison Finance Department's Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, issued Request for Quotation #5515-0-2026-BG on March 3, 2026, seeking quotes for resilient wedge gate valves with a deadline of March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement requires suppliers to provide 110 gate valves in total across multiple sizes: 5 units of 4-inch mechanical joint (M.J.) valves, 60 units of 6-inch M.J. valves, 10 units of 8-inch M.J. valves, 5 units of 10-inch M.J. valves, and 30 units of 6-inch M.J. Alpha valves from AFC. All valves must comply with AWWA C509 or C515 latest edition standards and include specifications such as non-rising stems, open-to-the-left design, conductive gaskets without lead, and 2-inch square operating nuts with mechanical joints. Acceptable manufacturers include Kennedy, Mueller, Clow, and AFC, with engineer-approved equal products permitted. Delivery must be FOB Madison with all shipping charges included, delivered via open truck to 110 S. Paterson Street in Madison with at least 24-hour advance notice, and payment is contingent upon receipt of the complete shipment. Evaluation will be based on total cost of all quantified items, with the City considering factors including cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service reputation, and bidders may offer volume and term discounts. Quotations must remain firm for one year from the bid date, and all materials must be shipped in crates or bundles attached to pallets for overhead crane unloading, with gaskets, glands, and bolts packaged separately from valves.

The City of Madison has implemented a local vendor preference policy that provides scoring preference to registered local suppliers, with registration required as of the bid due date. Bidders must submit responses electronically to bids@cityofmadison.com and complete both Form A (Price Proposal) and Form B (Bidder Information) while indicating their local vendor status. No specific incumbent vendors, budget range, or award value has been identified in the solicitation materials. The RFQ does not reference any existing set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted designations, allowing all qualified suppliers meeting the manufacturer and product specification requirements to participate in the competition.