NO. 25-47 Water and Wastewater Supplies

The City of Huntsville, Texas has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-47 for Water and Wastewater Supplies, covering multiple jurisdictions including Van Zandt County and Houston City. The procurement seeks competitive sealed bids for water and wastewater infrastructure materials, specifically targeting brass, plastic meter boxes, PVC fittings, cast iron/ductile iron mechanical joints, couplings, clamps, saddles, gate valves, fire hydrants, and related castings. The bid aims to establish an annual fixed price contract for periodic material purchases, with strict adherence to no-lead brass fitting AWWA regulations and domestic manufacturing requirements. The solicitation requires all products meet AWWA and ASTM standards, with an emphasis on domestically sourced components. Bid submissions are due by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, with the initial contract term spanning approximately November 2025 through November 2026 and an option to renew for an additional year through November 2027.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing will be unit-based, with estimated but not guaranteed quantities, and the City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities without adjusting unit prices. Price modifications are limited to a 10% adjustment from the original contract price, with specific escalation provisions for certain line items. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the material procurement suggests a potentially significant annual investment in water and wastewater infrastructure supplies. The bid's emphasis on domestic manufacturing, no-lead materials, and compliance with national standards indicates a rigorous qualification process for potential vendors. Interested bidders must demonstrate capability to provide high-quality, standards-compliant infrastructure materials across multiple product categories, with the flexibility to adapt to the City's changing infrastructure needs.