Portage County Highway Culvert Pipe

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids to establish a contract for culvert pipe procurement for its Highway Department's 2018 projects. The county requires multiple types of corrugated steel culvert pipes, including galvanized, aluminum coated, polymer coated, high-density polyethylene, and arched pipe configurations with diameters ranging from 12 to 102 inches. Bidders must submit an original and one copy of required documentation, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, manufacturer's warranty statement, and detailed product specifications. The bid submission deadline is February 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening immediately following at the Portage County Purchasing office. Qualified bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealers with at least three years of experience in highway products, and must provide three customer references verifying satisfaction with comparable products within the past three years. All pipe specifications must conform to applicable AASHTO standards, and bidders must quote prices in U.S. dollars, with pricing remaining firm for 45 calendar days after bid opening.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded for the period from the date of award through December 31, 2018, with delivery desired as soon as possible after purchase order receipt. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with pricing structured as FOB Destination Freight Included, encompassing all packing, transportation, fuel, insurance charges, and installation/operation manuals. The county reserves the right to establish a call list of distributors and will select vendors based on price and availability. Price increases are limited and require written documentation submitted 60 calendar days prior to the proposed effective date. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers culvert pipe for various highway projects throughout 2018, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for infrastructure materials. Interested vendors must submit any questions in writing to Calvin Winters, Procurement Director, by the end of day on February 5, 2018.