ITB 4538 - Water service fittings - 2025 projects

The City of Midland, Michigan, is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB 4538) for Water Service Fittings for 2025 Projects, seeking comprehensive water infrastructure components through a competitive bidding process. The procurement specifically targets 80 different water-related materials including bends, valves, saddles, service lines, gaskets, and associated fittings, with strict requirements that all materials must be manufactured in North America. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with a public bid opening immediately following at City Hall. Technical questions should be directed to Thomas Hoblet, Water Distribution Manager, at (989) 837-6958. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security, and must comply with detailed technical specifications that mandate materials meet specific ANSI/AWWA standards from approved manufacturers. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, manufacturing origin, pricing for individual items, and adherence to delivery terms of Freight Prepay - FOB Midland, MI. Bid documents are available for download through the Bidnet Direct platform.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid is open to manufacturers and suppliers who can meet the stringent requirements of producing water infrastructure components entirely in North America. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 80-item list suggests a significant procurement value for the city's 2025 water infrastructure projects. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any part of any bid, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Interested bidders must carefully review the technical specifications, which include detailed requirements for materials such as mechanical joint fittings, gate valves, and service line components. The procurement aims to ensure high-quality, domestically manufactured water infrastructure materials for the city's upcoming projects, with a focus on precise technical standards and competitive pricing.