IFB-25-016-CC Fire Hydrants- Public Utilities

Gloucester County's Central Purchasing Office issued Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 25-016-CC) for the procurement of up to 25 Mueller Super Centurion 250 AWWA C502 Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants for its Public Utilities Department. The specific hydrants must feature a 5-1/4" main valve opening, 6" mechanical joint bell, traffic coupling for 360-degree adjustment, and a daffodil yellow industrial enamel finish. Manufacturers must produce hydrants with a 2014 or later manufacture date, capable of withstanding 250 psig working pressure and 500 psig test pressure. Bid submissions were due by 2:00 PM on December 17, 2024, with vendor questions required to be submitted by 4:00 PM on December 6, 2024. The evaluation criteria focused on unit pricing, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the contract term established for one year from the date of award.

The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling other jurisdictions to utilize the contract under the same terms and conditions. No specific set-aside designations were mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises. Three vendors submitted bids: Fortiline Waterworks, LB Water, and Ferguson, with Fortiline emerging as the lowest bidder at a unit price of $3,036.74 and a total bid of $75,918.50. The contract is non-exclusive, and the County reserves the right to make multiple awards. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination to Gloucester, VA, with intermittent ordering permitted due to storage limitations. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and the County will utilize a purchase charge card with no additional fees. The procurement includes a 10-year limited warranty for the fire hydrants.