Pipe and catch basin components

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is soliciting bids for the purchase of pipe and catch basin components through Invitation to Bid (ITB 25/26-57), released on April 9, 2026. This is a materials procurement requiring bidders to provide unit pricing for 147 line items encompassing high-density polyethylene pipe, reinforced concrete pipe, PVC pipe, culvert ends, catch basin components, manhole frames and covers, brick and block materials, erosion control items, and related drainage infrastructure components. All materials must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation Form 816 specifications and applicable federal and state safety standards, and deliverables are to be supplied on an "as needed" basis with delivery to the Town yard at 321 Olcott Street in Manchester. The contract term extends from the date of award through July 31, 2027 with no renewal options. The critical deadlines are a question submission deadline of April 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and a response deadline of April 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening to be conducted virtually via Zoom. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal at procurement.opengov.com, complete and upload a current IRS Form W-9, and provide company information including FEIN, SAM number, and authorized contract signatory details. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract term and are exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax.

The procurement documents include prevailing wage certification requirements applicable to public works projects under Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53, indicating that any labor components associated with the contract must comply with prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits as established by the Connecticut Department of Labor. No specific set-asides, disadvantaged business enterprise designations, or incumbent vendor restrictions are identified in the available bid documents. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technical defects, award by item or group as deemed in its best interest, and make purchases at the bid prices for up to one year from the award date, providing flexibility in the contracting approach. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Bids may not be withdrawn for 90 days after opening, and bid prices are not subject to increase due to tariff changes imposed after the submission date, ensuring price stability for the contracting municipality.