Pueblo water-annual contract stainless steel (full wrap) tapping sleeves 2025

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado, is seeking competitive bids for an annual contract to supply Stainless Steel (Full Wrap) Tapping Sleeves for Transmission, Distribution & Engineering purposes. The procurement, identified as ITB-25-005, solicits bids for various stainless steel tapping sleeves ranging from 6" x 4" to 20" x 8", with an estimated total of 67 units across multiple size configurations. Bidders must submit detailed product specifications, manufacturer information, and sample sleeves for approval at least 30 days prior to the bid opening, which is scheduled for February 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. MST. The contract period will run from February 23, 2025, through February 22, 2026, with pricing set as FOB destination to Pueblo Water's Warehouse in Pueblo, Colorado. Approved manufacturers include Power Seal, JCM, Romac, and Cascade, with specific model numbers and compliance with AWWA standards being critical evaluation criteria. Bidders are required to provide unit prices for each sleeve size, vendor part numbers, manufacturer type, and make/model, with the option to offer additional discounts for items not specifically listed in the Bill of Material Worksheet.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications for stainless steel tapping sleeves. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the bid allows for potential additional purchases beyond the listed quantities, with bidders required to provide a discount percentage off the manufacturer's list price for supplemental items. The Bill of Material Worksheet indicates a comprehensive range of sleeve sizes from 4" to 24", including both standard and PVC variants, suggesting flexibility in meeting diverse infrastructure needs. Though the current worksheet shows total prices as $0.00, the competitive bidding process implies that actual contract values will be determined through the submitted vendor pricing. The procurement appears designed to establish a comprehensive annual supply contract for critical water infrastructure components, with an emphasis on technical compliance, manufacturer quality, and competitive pricing.