NO. 23-44 Water and Wastewater Supplies

This is a competitive sealed bid procurement issued by the City of Huntsville, Texas for a one-year contract with an optional one-year renewal to provide a wide variety of water and wastewater supplies. The solicitation includes 376 line items across 7 material groups such as brass, plastic meter boxes, PVC fittings, cast/ductile iron fittings, couplings/clamps/saddles, gate valves and fire hydrants, and castings. The goods will be used in the City's water and wastewater projects serving the jurisdictions of Walker County and four locations within the City of Houston. Bids are due by September 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract term is from September 29, 2023 to September 28, 2024, with a possible one-year renewal. Pricing terms allow for up to 10% increases at the time of renewal, and certain line items have quarterly price escalation provisions during the contract term. The City will award to the most responsible and responsive bidder based on best value, considering factors such as price, quality, location, safety record, references, past performance, and delivery time. The City may award to multiple providers or a single provider, and has the right to order from other vendors in case of emergency.

The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified. The total contract value is not provided, but the City reserves the right to order from other vendors in case of emergency, indicating the contract value may not be the sole source of supply.