Mechanical Joint Restraint

The City of Madison's Finance Department Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #5511-0-2026-BG) on March 3, 2026, seeking quotations for mechanical joint restraints compatible with Class 52 ductile iron pipe and AWWA C110 fittings. The procurement specifies acceptable manufacturers including EBAA Iron, Inc. (MEGALUG Series 1100), Star Pipe Products (Stargrip Series 3000), and Romac (Gripring Pipe Restraint), with quantities ranging from 3 to 300 units across pipe sizes from 4 inches to 20 inches in diameter. All quoted prices must be delivered prices including shipping charges, FOB Madison, with delivery required to the Madison Water Utility at 110 South Paterson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, and bidders must provide at least 24-hour notice prior to delivery and contact the Water Utility at (608) 266-4790. The due date for quotation submission is March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with submissions required via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, compatibility, warranty, delivery terms, past performance, and service reputation, and bidders must specify their days to delivery after receipt of order and confirm whether pricing is firm for one year from the bid date or provide an alternative term. This bid is structured as a purchasing agreement that establishes pricing and delivery terms for future orders through the agreement duration rather than requiring an immediate purchase upon award.

The City of Madison offers a local vendor preference scoring advantage to registered local suppliers, and bidders must indicate their local vendor status and registration status to potentially benefit from this preference. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documentation. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the specified compatibility requirements with Class 52 ductile iron pipe and AWWA C110 fittings. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents. After the due date, no quotes may be withdrawn for 90 days or as otherwise provided by law, and the City reserves the right to reject materials not meeting specifications and will award to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous.