Purchase of Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Corrugate

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources is requesting quotes for reinforced concrete pipe and corrugated metal pipe under solicitation PA044-21, with quotes due November 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

The scope comprises four sections: Section A, reinforced circular concrete pipe per ASTM C76 (sizes 15 to 72 inches); Section B, reinforced arched concrete pipe per ASTM C506 (sizes 11" × 18" to 62" × 102"); Section C, corrugated metal full round pipe with 2⅔" × ½" corrugation (sizes 12 to 48 inches); and Section D, corrugated metal full round pipe with 3" × 1" or 5" × 1" corrugation (sizes 54 to 90 inches). Approximate three-month quantities are specified for each section. Delivery is FOB Destination Freight Prepaid to the Department of Water Resources Central Facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The initial contract term is three months with four three-month renewal options. Bidders must provide unit pricing per linear foot for the initial term and may propose percentage increase or decrease options for each renewal period. Addendum #2, issued November 2, 2021, revised the contract term from six months to three months and extended the quote deadline from November 3 to November 5. Failure to acknowledge receipt of Addendum #2 may render a quote non-responsive.

Quotes may be submitted by email to Brittany Taylor, Purchasing Associate II, at 770-822-7759 or Brittany.K.Taylor@gwinnettcounty.com. Gwinnett County requires electronic payment upon award and requests that bidders indicate their legal business name, Federal Tax ID, complete address, and whether they maintain a current location within Gwinnett County. All quotes must be submitted within 90 days of the quote opening date. The Award Information document indicates that two vendors were recommended for award: Foley Products Company (Section A, $26,430.68 with 8% initial increase and 2.5% renewal increases) and Southeast Culvert, Inc. (Sections C and D combined, $24,385.78 with the same increase structure). Section B received no bids.