Portage County Culvert Pipe

Portage County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Department, is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for culvert pipe procurement for various road construction projects. The solicitation specifically requires three different aluminized culvert pipes: an 81"x59"x44' 12-gauge pipe for Johnson Road, another 81"x59"x44' 12-gauge pipe for Taft Road, and a 60"x48' 10-gauge pipe for Oak Hill Road, with quantities ranging from 1-2 units per specification. Poly-coated versions of these pipes are also offered as optional alternatives. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM on June 22, 2017, at the Portage County Purchasing Department located at 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Vendor questions must be submitted in writing by June 8, 2017, and a public bid opening will occur at the submission location. Evaluation criteria include lowest net unit price from a responsive and responsible bidder, with secondary consideration given to delivery timeliness. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications by providing evidence of manufacturer or authorized dealer status, three customer references from the past three years, proof of two years in construction products business, and a warranty policy statement.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit unit prices in U.S. dollars on the provided Bid Offer Form, with delivery quoted as F.O.B. destination freight included, meaning all associated costs like packing, transportation, fuel, insurance, and applicable duties must be incorporated into the bid price. The County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes and qualifies for governmental discounts. Samples may be required for testing at no expense to the County, and failure to deliver samples within specified timeframes could result in bid disqualification. The County reserves the right to adjust quantities based on actual needs and to award the contract based on factors beyond lowest price if deemed in the County's best interest. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract requires firm pricing for 45 calendar days after bid opening, and all materials must be new and free from defects. The overall procurement appears focused on securing high-quality culvert pipes for road infrastructure improvements with flexibility for potential future adjustments.