Pipe Repair Clamps

The City of Madison's Water Utility and Finance Department has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #5412-0-2025-TJ for pipe repair clamps, targeting specific jurisdictions including Dane County and Mattoon Village in Wisconsin. The procurement seeks stainless steel pipe repair clamps in multiple sizes: 3"x12", 6"x8", 6"x12", and 10"x20", along with tapped repair sleeves. Acceptable manufacturers for these components include Smith-Blair, Mueller, ROMAC, Ford, Cascade, Hymax, and A.Y. McDonald. The RFQ requires F.O.B. delivery to Madison Water Utility with a mandatory 24-hour advance notice for deliveries. Evaluation criteria will encompass cost, quality, compatibility, and past performance, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous bidder. The solicitation was released on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with formal responses due on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST.

The RFQ incorporates a local vendor preference policy, which provides scoring advantages to local suppliers registered on the City of Madison website. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement allows for volume discounts and requires bidders to confirm price firmness for one year. Potential term discounts are also encouraged. Vendors are expected to submit comprehensive pricing proposals, with the total award determined by the aggregate cost of quantified items. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement suggests a structured approach to acquiring critical infrastructure components for water utility maintenance. The solicitation appears open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the RFQ.