Water and Sewer Repair Materials

The City of Waco is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB 2025-039) for water and sewer repair materials to support the city's Water and Sewer Utilities infrastructure maintenance and installation needs. The procurement is structured as a multi-award contract to ensure comprehensive coverage of required materials, including ductile iron and PVC pipes, gate valves, fire hydrants, tapping sleeves, repair clamps, service saddles, brass fittings, and various other water and sewer infrastructure components. The bid solicitation requires vendors to provide new, unused materials that comply with specific technical standards, including AWWA specifications, NSF certifications, and low-lead requirements mandated by federal law. Bidders must submit their lowest and best pricing F.O.B. Destination, which includes packaging, transportation, and unloading costs. The bid opening is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 2:05 P.M. Central Time, to be conducted via Zoom video conferencing, with a proposed contract term of three years.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, though the bid tabulation reveals two current bidders: Fergusone Holdings Inc. and Fortline Inc., neither of which are listed as Minority or Woman-Owned Businesses. The bid documents indicate flexibility in vendor selection, allowing the city to choose suppliers based on product availability, pricing, and responsiveness across approximately 200 line items. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the materials list suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The city will prioritize manufacturers meeting Senate Bill 3874/Public Law 111-380 regarding lead content in potable water materials. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a bid bond, business identification forms, conflict of interest questionnaires, and various state-mandated certifications related to energy, firearms, and business practices.