Pueblo Water - ANNUAL CONTRACT REPAIR COUPLINGS 2025

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado has issued Invitation to Bid ITB-25-047 for an annual contract to supply repair couplings for Transmission, Distribution & Engineering purposes. The procurement seeks standard and transition/reducer couplings with specific size ranges from 4.80" to 26.32", with pre-approved manufacturers including Romac XR-501 (through 12") and Style 400/RC 400 (16" and larger). Vendors must complete a detailed Bill of Material Worksheet, providing vendor part numbers, actual size ranges, and unit prices for each coupling type. The bid is scheduled to be issued on July 17, 2025, with proposals due by 3:00 p.m. MST on August 1, 2025, for a contract period running from September 20, 2025, through September 19, 2026. Bidders are required to submit a completed bid form, proposal acknowledgement, and potentially product literature or material safety data sheets. Pueblo Water reserves the right to request additional information, conduct market research, and negotiate pricing, with provisions for potential price adjustments based on market conditions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the bid documents. The procurement appears to be open to qualifying vendors who can meet the technical specifications and pricing requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the bid documents indicate a comprehensive approach to establishing a supply agreement for water infrastructure repair materials. The total contract value will be determined based on the unit prices and quantities submitted by vendors, with the Bill of Material Worksheet serving as the primary mechanism for pricing evaluation. The contract covers a 12-month period and encompasses a wide range of coupling sizes, suggesting a potentially significant procurement opportunity for water infrastructure suppliers. Vendors will need to demonstrate precision in pricing, technical specifications, and the ability to provide high-quality repair couplings that meet the specific requirements of the Pueblo Water system.