Sewer Dye & Rap-O Cover

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting quotations for sewer dye tracer liquids and Rap-O manhole cover cushions under RFQ UD-25-283, with quotes due September 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. A local preference provision grants Long Beach-based businesses with current business licenses and seller's permits a 10% reduction in bid price for evaluation purposes only.

The scope comprises red, blue, and green/yellow dye tracer liquid in 16-ounce bottles and Rap-O manhole cover cushions measuring 1/2" diameter by 90" length. All items must be new and unused. Award will be based on unit prices, percentage discounts, and specification compliance; LBPUD reserves the right to award a single contract covering all items or separate contracts for individual items.

The contract term is one year with the possibility of extension for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Unit prices must remain firm for the entire one-year contract term; decreases in percentage discounts or price increases are grounds for contract cancellation. Delivery must occur within five business days of order placement, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., to the Water Warehouse at 1841 E. 33rd Street, Long Beach, California 90807. All pricing must include all charges with no additional costs permitted at invoicing; sales tax should be listed separately.

Awarded contractors must obtain a valid Long Beach business license prior to contract execution and maintain comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence. All items carry warranty coverage for defects discovered within ninety days. No minimum orders are permitted. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the Long Beach Buys portal.