Manhole Covers, Rings, Frames, and Grates

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB23-0532) for a supply and delivery contract for manhole covers, rings, frames, and grates, targeting infrastructure components for wastewater, stormwater, and sanitary sewer applications. The procurement seeks to establish a one-year contract with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods, totaling up to five years. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for specific cast iron and steel components, including unit costs for items from manufacturers like U.S. Foundry, with quantities ranging from 2 to 25 units per line item. All proposed items must be new, current production models that comply with ASTM International standards (specifically ASTM A48 Class 30), and bidders are required to submit manufacturer information, model numbers, and a percentage discount rate for additional unlisted items. The solicitation mandates delivery timelines of 7-10 days for standard wastewater/stormwater items and 3-4 weeks for custom items, with delivery to be made to the City of Orlando Streets & Stormwater department. Key dates include a September 18, 2023 cut-off for questions and a bid due date of September 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM, with a virtual bid opening scheduled.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Orlando reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with flexibility to award by individual items, groups, or total bid. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement indicates potential for a substantial ongoing supply contract across Orange County and the City of Orlando. The bid includes comprehensive pricing tables that suggest a significant volume of infrastructure components will be procured, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated. Potential vendors must be prepared to provide competitive pricing across multiple line items, demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, and have the manufacturing capacity to meet the city's delivery requirements. The contract's potential five-year duration and the broad scope of infrastructure components indicate a meaningful opportunity for suppliers of municipal infrastructure materials.