Stainless Steel Pipe and Fittings

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for a term contract to provide stainless steel pipe and fittings (Solicitation Y23-1057) through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The procurement is specifically for Orange County Utilities, targeting welded pipes, flanged fittings, nipples, ball valves, and gooseneck vents in sizes ranging from 1/8" to 36". Bids are due on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, with a mandatory electronic submission requirement and strict prohibition on hand-delivery, mailing, faxing, or emailing proposals. Bidders must provide a fixed discount off the manufacturer's list price for specified items, with discounts remaining constant throughout the contract term. The contract will have an initial three-year duration with potential for two additional one-year renewals, and requires contractors to meet Orange County Utilities Department Standards, provide emergency delivery within four hours, and offer custom length fabrication within 24 hours of order placement. Delivery timelines for products will vary from 15 to 45 calendar days depending on pipe size, and contractors must demonstrate capabilities through provided references and compliance with various certification requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete compliance forms including drug-free workplace and e-verification certifications, and technical support for the electronic submission platform is available through chat, email, and phone during service hours of Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm EST. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract appears designed to establish a comprehensive supply agreement for Orange County Utilities' ongoing piping infrastructure needs. Electronic submissions must be in common file formats (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF) with scanned documents requiring a minimum 150 dpi resolution. Vendors must ensure file quality and perform necessary quality assurance, as failure to do so may result in the offer being deemed non-responsive. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, which operates through distinct sections of Buying, Purchasing, and Contracts under the leadership of Carrie Mathes.