Mechanical Joint Restraint

The City of Madison Water Utility in Wisconsin has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #5411-0-2025-TJ) for Mechanical Joint Restraint products, targeting specific pipe sizes ranging from 4" to 20". The procurement seeks precise quantities: 12 units of 4", 300 units of 6", 10 units of 10", 6 units of 12", 2 units of 16", and 6 units of 20" mechanical joint restraints. Acceptable manufacturers include EBAA Iron (MEGALUG Series 1100), Star Pipe Products (Stargrip Series 3000), and Romac (Gripring Pipe Restraint). The solicitation was released on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with quotes due on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria will consider total unit price values, with additional factors such as cost, quality, compatibility, standardization, and past performance. Delivery requirements mandate F.O.B. to Madison Water Utility at 110 S. Paterson Street, with a mandatory 24-hour delivery notice.

The RFQ includes a local vendor preference policy that may provide scoring advantages to registered local suppliers. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors meeting the specified manufacturer requirements. Bidders are expected to provide unit pricing with an anticipated pricing firmness for one year from the bid date. The procurement covers Dane County and Madison City jurisdictions, with potential integration into existing water utility infrastructure. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the total procurement involves multiple pipe sizes and substantial quantities, particularly for 6" mechanical joint restraints. The City reserves the right to evaluate and select the most advantageous bid, suggesting flexibility in the final award determination.