High Density Polyethylene Pipe

The City of Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking bids for High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe through Bid2026-023, with procurement targeting pipes in multiple diameters including 8", 10", 12", 18", 24", 36", and 48" in both perforated and plain configurations. Approximately 500 linear feet is estimated for each pipe diameter, with bids due on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM and a public bid opening scheduled for the same time. The contract will span two years, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential for a single one-year extension by mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid, with vendors required to submit unit pricing for pipe sections and couplings across two contract years. Vendors must also provide a non-core items percentage discount and specify expected delivery timeframes after order receipt. The city reserves multiple rights, including rejecting any or all bids, waiving minor informalities, and potentially consulting additional contract portals like RI State MPA, NASPO, and MHEC for comparable offerings.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The City of Warwick is a tax-exempt entity and expects vendors to comply with all applicable city, state, and federal laws. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are detailed in the current bid specification. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a substantial infrastructure investment given the variety of pipe diameters and the two-year contract term. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to supply high-quality HDPE pipes across multiple specifications, with competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules. The city's reserved rights and potential consultation with multiple contract portals indicate a comprehensive approach to securing the most advantageous procurement outcome for municipal infrastructure needs.