Utility Grade Conduit and PVC Fittings Re-bid

The City of Seattle is conducting a re-bid procurement for Utility Grade Conduit and PVC Fittings through Seattle City Light (SCL), seeking qualified vendors to provide utility infrastructure materials that meet specific material standards 7015.05, 7020.05, and 7055.09. The solicitation covers Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC conduits, direct burial duct, end bells, plugs, elbows, couplings, and adapters in various sizes ranging from 1/2" to 6". Vendors must be authorized distributors or dealers for approved manufacturers such as Cantex, Carlon, IPEX, and JM Eagle, with products requiring certification by Underwriters Laboratories or other nationally recognized testing laboratories. Key objectives include establishing a five-year contract with a potential two-year extension, ensuring rapid delivery of utility-grade conduit, and maintaining consistent pricing through a "Plus Percentage" mechanism. Critical procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on May 16, 2025, a deadline for questions on May 30, 2025, and sealed bid submissions due on June 12, 2025, at 10:00am. The bid evaluation will consider unit prices, estimated annual usage, prompt payment discounts, and local business tax revenues.

The City of Seattle encourages participation from women and minority-owned businesses, implementing specific provisions to support disadvantaged enterprises. There are no minimum order quantities, and the City expects to award contracts to multiple successful bidders. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with additional requirements for Business Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Contractor's Pollution Liability. Vendors must list the City of Seattle as an additional insured and maintain A.M. Best's insurance ratings of A- VII. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive material standards, detailed specifications, and multi-year contract structure suggest a significant procurement opportunity for utility infrastructure components. The procurement is geographically focused on King County and specifically serves the City of Seattle's utility infrastructure needs, with a clear emphasis on high-quality, standardized conduit and fitting materials that meet precise municipal engineering specifications.