Purchase of Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting bids on ductile iron pipe and fittings for the Department of Water Resources under ITB BL132-21, with bids due December 30, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. The contract spans six months with four optional six-month renewal periods.

The scope covers 86 line items of mechanical joint and push-on joint ductile iron pipe and fittings in sizes from 3 inches to 48 inches, including tees, bends at various angles, sleeves, retainer glands, anchor couplings, bolts, washers, gaskets, and rod couplings. Six-month quantities vary by item, ranging from single units to 600 units. All materials must conform to AWWA specifications and Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction Standards.

The combined estimated six-month contract value is $40,000. Delivery must occur within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the Department of Water Resources Central Facility at 684 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia. All bid prices are F.O.B. Destination prepaid with no additional freight or delivery charges; unit prices are limited to two decimal places and must include all freight and delivery costs. The contract was scheduled to begin February 25, 2022. Price increases for renewal options are set at 7 percent, 20 percent, and 35 percent for the second, third, and fourth renewal periods respectively.

Award was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the County reserves the right to split awards among multiple suppliers. Bidders must submit three references, a Code of Ethics affidavit, a non-collusion certification, and manufacturer names and product numbers for all items. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda or return required bid schedule pages and compliance documents results in bid rejection. Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax; suppliers are responsible for applicable taxes. Submissions must be physical documents; the County does not accept electronic submittals.