Pueblo water-annual contract stainless steel (full wrap) tapping sleeves 2024

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado is seeking bids for an annual contract to procure Stainless Steel (Full Wrap) Tapping Sleeves for its Transmission, Distribution & Engineering departments. The procurement is specifically for various sized tapping sleeves ranging from 6" x 4" to 20" x 8", with an estimated total quantity of 52 units across different configurations. The bid (ITB-24-002) requires stainless steel tapping sleeves designed for buried service with a 150 psi working pressure, constructed with ASTM A240 compliant stainless steel (types 304 and 304L), mechanical joint outlets, stainless steel bolts and washers, and SBR gaskets. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. MST on February 6, 2024, with the contract period spanning from February 23, 2024, through February 22, 2025. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each tapping sleeve size and adhere to the detailed specifications outlined in the Bill of Material Worksheet, ensuring accurate price extensions and total costs.

The solicitation includes pre-approved manufacturers: Power Seal (Model 3490 MJ Outlet), JCM (Model 439 MJ Outlet), Romac (Model SSTIII MJ Outlet), and Cascade (Model CST-EX-MJ Outlet). Delivery will be made to the Pueblo Water Warehouse, with payment options including E-Payables, P-Card, or Check/ACH with net 30 days terms. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers meeting the technical specifications. The procurement covers Ouray County and is part of a broader Colorado state contract opportunity. Although the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the Bill of Material Worksheet suggests potential pricing between $4.80 and $25.80 per tapping sleeve, depending on size and configuration, with an estimated total contract value that would be determined by the final unit pricing and quantities ordered during the contract period.