Repair Couplings

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department Purchasing Services on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #5509-0-2026-BG for repair couplings. The procurement seeks four distinct product categories: 10 units of 4-inch repair couplings, 60 units of 6-inch repair couplings, 10 units of 10-inch repair couplings, and 4 units of 8-inch ultra sleeve joint repair couplings. All materials must conform to Class 52 ductile iron standards with corrosion-resistant, high-strength, low-alloy steel nuts and bolts per ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 specifications. Acceptable manufacturers include Ford FCI Flex Coupling, Ford FC2A Flex Coupling, Rockwell 441, Powerseal 3501, Hymax Grip Restraint Coupling, Romac Alpha Restraint Coupling, and Total Pipe Solutions Ultra Sleeve Wide Range Joint Repair. Award will be based on total cost of all quantified items, with the City evaluating cost, quality, delivery, past performance, and service reputation. Quotations were released on March 3, 2026, with responses due by March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Bidders must indicate their proposed delivery timeframe and confirm whether pricing is firm for one year from the bid date, with all pricing including shipping charges and FOB delivery to 110 S. Paterson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, requiring at least 24-hour advance notice prior to delivery. Technical questions should be directed to Jeff Belshaw at Madison Water Utility, and administrative inquiries to Brittany Garcia at City of Madison Purchasing Services.

The City of Madison offers a local vendor preference policy that grants scoring preference to registered local suppliers. Bidders may submit substitute items with complete manufacturer documentation, subject to City evaluation for equivalency. No quotes may be withdrawn for 90 days after the due date. All quotations must comply with City of Madison Standard Terms and Conditions and applicable contract requirements. The RFQ does not specify a set-aside for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined based on responsive quotations submitted by eligible bidders.