Water and Sewer Supplies

The City of La Marque, Texas is requesting bids on water and sewer supplies including brass fittings, polyethylene pressure pipe, polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings, repair clamps, tapping saddles, cast iron fittings, cast iron castings, and meter boxes under Invitation to Bid LM BID #27-03, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

All brass fittings must be lead-free and meet State and Federal guidelines; bidders are required to submit certification letters detailing metal percentage levels and chemical characteristics for brass components. The scope encompasses 38 brass fitting line items with detailed specifications and related water and sewer infrastructure supplies. Bids must reflect firm prices for the full contract period whenever possible; bidders may mark items with an asterisk and provide alternative pricing for partial contract periods, which requires 30 days' written notice for any price increases or decreases and cannot exceed actual cost revisions from the bidder's source of supply.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with provisions for monthly renewal and potential negotiation for an additional one-year term with mutual consent of both parties and 30 days' notice prior to expiration. All shipping and delivery charges are the supplier's responsibility with FOB delivery to 1500 Municipal Street, La Marque, Texas 77568 or another designated site. Payment terms are net 30 days following material approval and acceptance.

The City qualifies for sales tax exemption under Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act Article 20.04(f); contractors may issue exemption certificates to suppliers in lieu of tax. The City reserves the right to award all sections to a single bidder or to separate bidders. Bids must be submitted manually with authorized signatures on designated bid proposal forms to the City Clerk's office at 1111 Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas 77568; faxed or emailed bids are not accepted. Contact Amanda Hobby at a.hobby@cityoflamarque.org or 409-938-9280 for questions.