Pueblo water - annual contract corporation stops 2025

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado is seeking bids for an Annual Contract for Corporation Stops through Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-009), targeting the procurement of various sizes of AWWA threaded and compression corporation stops for its Transmission, Distribution & Engineering department. The solicitation requires all corporation stops to conform to AWWA Standard C-800-14, be lead-free, and meet specific technical requirements including compatibility with Mueller B-100 drilling and tapping machines. Pre-approved manufacturers include Mueller, Ford, and A.Y. McDonald, with a process available for other manufacturers to seek approval. The bid is scheduled to be opened on February 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. MST, with the contract period running from March 19, 2025, through March 18, 2026. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System or via email, fax, or hard copy, with the award to be made on an all-or-none basis. Estimated 12-month usage quantities range from 40 to 180 units across six different specifications, though these quantities are not guaranteed.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms include options for net 15, net 30, or net 60 days, with Pueblo Water's standard being net 30, and the ability to use procurement cards (P-Card) or check/ACH payments. While no specific incumbent vendors are highlighted, the bid provides a detailed framework for potential vendors to participate. The procurement covers corporation stops in various sizes, with unit prices to be quoted by vendors for each specification. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the annual contract suggests a potential value tied to the estimated usage quantities of 40 to 180 units across different corporation stop specifications. The comprehensive technical requirements and pre-approved manufacturer list indicate a rigorous selection process focused on quality and technical compatibility with existing water infrastructure.