Hydropneumatic Pressure Tanks

The City of Tucson, located in Pima County, Arizona, is seeking bids for an annual requirements contract for Hydropneumatic Pressure Tanks through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 230064. The procurement is specifically for the Tucson Water Department and involves the acquisition of vertical and horizontal hydropneumatic tanks ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 gallons, with pressure classes of 150 and 250 psi for booster and well applications. Tanks must be delivered to the Tucson Water Stores' storage yard at 1445 S 11th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713, with vendors required to provide seven days' written notice prior to delivery and ensuring a Tucson Water representative is present for inspection and acceptance. The tanks must comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements, with specific fabrication, welding, and testing standards. The bid was published on July 12, 2023, with a pre-submittal conference held on July 25, 2023, and the final submittal due date set for Friday, August 11, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, delivery time, and compliance with technical specifications.

The solicitation includes provisions for Section 3 Program requirements, which mandate priority consideration for low- and very low-income persons and businesses providing economic opportunities to these individuals. Contractors must ensure that 25% of total labor hours are performed by Section 3 Workers, with 5% performed by Targeted Section 3 Workers. The contract allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling other public agencies to potentially utilize the contract. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract is structured as an annual requirements contract with an option for the City to renew for four additional one-year periods. The bid includes nine line items for different tank specifications, with quantities of one each and an additional bid alternate for an 18" x 24" manway. Bidders are required to provide unit costs, total costs, and manufacturer and model numbers for each line item. The procurement emphasizes local economic opportunities and compliance with municipal procurement regulations, though a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation.