Pueblo Water - SUPPLY OF 30" DR 25 PVC PIPE OR 30" CL200 DI PIPE W/POLYETHYLENE

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado (Pueblo Water) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a one-time procurement of water distribution pipe, specifically seeking 20 linear feet of either 30-inch PVC DR25 or 30-inch CL200 Ductile Iron (DI) pipe with polyethylene coating. The solicitation, targeting Pueblo County, allows bidders to submit proposals for either PVC or Ductile Iron pipe from pre-approved manufacturers including J-M Eagle, IPEX, Diamond Plastics Corp., North American Pipe Corp., and several DI pipe manufacturers. Bids must be electronically submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with public bid openings conducted via conference call. Evaluation criteria will include pricing per foot, with full freight allowance to Pueblo Water's warehouse at 707 W. 3rd Street, Pueblo, Colorado. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive product literature, manufacturer certifications, and potentially material safety data sheets, demonstrating compliance with specific AWWA standards, NSF approval, and detailed manufacturing requirements. Critical to the procurement is the delivery date, which may be a significant factor in contract award alongside total bid price.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are standard net 30 days, and Pueblo Water reserves the right to determine product suitability and reject any or all bids. While the solicitation allows for alternative submissions, bidders must meet strict technical specifications for both PVC and Ductile Iron pipe options. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without apparent limitations on vendor type or size. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the requirement for 20 linear feet of specialized water distribution pipe suggests a moderate-value contract. The solicitation's comprehensive technical requirements and manufacturer approvals indicate a preference for established, quality-focused suppliers with proven capabilities in water infrastructure materials. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed material specifications and be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with the technical requirements outlined in the bid documents.