SWSC Bid No. 26-18 Price Agreement for Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC) is conducting a competitive bid process (Bid No. 26-18) to establish a price agreement for purchasing dry barrel fire hydrants for Hampden County, Massachusetts. This procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking qualified vendors to supply fire hydrants on an on-call and as-needed basis. Interested vendors must submit their bid responses by 2:00 PM EDT on October 22, 2025, with bid documents and specifications available starting October 1, 2025, through email or the Commission's website. Potential bidders are required to submit any questions in writing via email to edward.sweeney@waterandsewer.org no later than October 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The bid responses will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Commission's office located at 250 M Street Extension in Agawam, Massachusetts. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if deemed in the best interest of the SWSC.

The contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year renewals, and has a not-to-exceed value of $200,000.00 per year. While the provided documentation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, potential vendors should carefully review all bidding requirements and qualifications. The procurement is specifically for dry barrel fire hydrants, indicating a focused infrastructure enhancement or replacement initiative for the water and sewer system. Bidders will likely need to demonstrate technical capabilities, provide product specifications, and meet municipal procurement standards. The publicly announced nature of the bid suggests an open competitive process where multiple vendors may have the opportunity to submit proposals. The Springfield Republican will publish the legal notice for this bid opportunity on October 1, 2025, further ensuring transparency in the procurement process.