Water Main Fittings and Accessories

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department Purchasing Services on behalf of the Madison Water Utility, is soliciting quotations for water main fittings and accessories via Request for Quotation (RFQ) 5510. The procurement seeks cast iron mechanical joint fittings and related components across seven line items, including 22.5-degree bends, 90-degree bends, solid sleeves, and tees in sizes ranging from 6 inches to 12 inches in diameter, with a total quantity of approximately 172 units. All materials must conform to AWWA C110 standards for cast iron fittings and include armor-tipped conductive mechanical joint gaskets, corrosion-resistant bolts per ANSI/AWWA C111 specifications, and polyethylene encasement. Quotations are due on March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST via email submission to bids@cityofmadison.com, with delivery required to 110 South Paterson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, within a specified timeframe following order receipt and a minimum 24-hour advance notice prior to delivery. Award will be based on total cost of all quantified items, with evaluation criteria including quality, workmanship, compatibility, warranty, delivery capability, past performance, and service reputation. Pricing must include all shipping charges with FOB delivery and be firm for a minimum of one year from the bid date.

The City of Madison extends a local vendor preference to suppliers registered with the municipality as of the bid due date. Acceptable manufacturers for friction clamps are limited to U.S. Pipe & Foundry, Trumbull, Tyler Union, Griffin Pipe Products, and J&E Earll Manufacturing. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classes are mentioned in the solicitation documents. No budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement materials. Bidders must provide detailed manufacturer specifications with all submissions, and no bidders' conference or mandatory site visit is indicated as part of the procurement process.