Valves and Valve Accessories

The City of Madison Finance Department's Water Utility has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #5319-0-2024-TJ) for valves and valve accessories, seeking specific procurement of gate valves (4" through 12"), butterfly valves (20"), resilient wedge gate valves with Alpha ends, and valve adaptors (4" through 12"). The solicitation covers 15 different line items with detailed technical specifications requiring gate valves to meet AWWA C509 or C515 standards and butterfly valves to meet AWWA C504 standards. Acceptable manufacturers include Kennedy, Mueller, Clow, and American Flow Control models. The RFQ was released on Friday, April 5, 2024, with quotations due by Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, to be submitted via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Evaluation criteria will consider cost, quality, compatibility, warranty, delivery, and past performance, with award based on the total of all quantified items. Delivery requirements mandate shipping charges FOB Madison, with materials to be delivered to Madison Water Utility at 110 S. Paterson Street and requiring 24-hour advance notice.

The procurement offers a local vendor preference for registered suppliers, and the purchasing agreement allows for ordering all or partial quantities. Payment terms stipulate that full shipment must be received before payment, with specific packaging requirements including materials to be shipped in crates or bundles on pallets for crane unloading, and gaskets, glands, and bolts to be packaged separately from valves. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local vendor preference suggests potential opportunities for local businesses. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, but the comprehensive specification suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Vendors must be prepared to meet strict technical specifications, demonstrate compatibility with existing water utility infrastructure, and provide comprehensive documentation of their valve and valve accessory offerings to be considered for this contract.