Repair Couplings

The City of Madison Finance Department, on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #5413-0-2025-TJ for repair couplings, covering jurisdictions in Dane County and Mattoon Village, Wisconsin. The procurement seeks multiple repair couplings in various sizes, specifically 10" and 20" repair couplings and Ultra Sleeve Joint Repairs ranging from 6" to 12". The total procurement includes 10 repair couplings and 12 Ultra Sleeve Joint Repairs, with acceptable manufacturers including Ford, Rockwell, Powerseal, Hymax, Romac, and Total Pipe Solutions. Bidders must meet specific material requirements, including center rings and end rings made of Class 52 ductile iron, corrosion-resistant nuts and bolts, and conductive-tip armored gaskets. The RFQ was released on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with quotes due on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and the bid will be awarded based on the total of quantified items. Delivery requirements specify F.O.B. delivery to Madison Water Utility at 110 S. Paterson Street, Madison, WI 53703.

The solicitation includes a local vendor preference purchasing policy and utilizes bid distribution networks like the State of Wisconsin VendorNet System and DemandStar by Onvia. Bidders are required to complete a Price Proposal form (Form A) and Bidder Information form (Form B) as part of their submission. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the City appears to maintain an open competitive bidding process. The procurement does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify existing infrastructure integration requirements. Although a precise award value is not provided, the scope suggests a moderate-sized municipal infrastructure procurement focused on water utility repair components. Interested vendors should carefully review the RFQ documentation, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, material requirements, and submission guidelines to be considered for the contract award.