Water Pipes, Valves and Fittings
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- Y25-140
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Kristen Collora kristen.collora@ocfl.net (407) 453-3085
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic offers for a comprehensive Water Pipes, Valves and Fittings contract (Solicitation #Y25-140) to supply critical water infrastructure materials. The procurement encompasses a wide range of products including ductile iron pipes, PVC pipes, steel pipes, polyethylene pipes, gate valves, check valves, butterfly valves, fittings, and related accessories. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by May 8, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST, with a mandatory pre-submission question deadline of April 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. Respondents are required to create a free account on the OpenGov platform and must provide percentage discounts from Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for each line item. Technical specifications demand strict compliance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, with specific emphasis on Orange County Utilities Division Standards and Construction Specification Manual. Delivery requirements are stringent, with in-stock items expected to be delivered within 24 hours during standard working hours (Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm).
While no specific Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goal is established for this solicitation, the county encourages utilization of M/WBE firms to the extent practicable. The contract term is five years, with an estimated total contract value spanning approximately 92 line items across multiple product categories. The procurement allows potential usage by other governmental agencies, suggesting a broader collaborative purchasing approach. Although no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation indicates a strategic, long-term infrastructure procurement strategy. The fee schedule suggests a requirements contract with estimated five-year amounts varying across product categories, ranging from small items like pipe thread sealant to larger infrastructure components such as fire hydrants. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide competitive percentage discounts, and demonstrate compliance with county standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the diversity and complexity of the line items suggest a significant potential contract value for the successful vendor.
Opportunity text
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orange County, Florida, henceforth referred to as the County is accepting sealed offers for Water Pipes, Valves and Fittings (Y25-140)
Sealed offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 pm EST on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
NOTE: Respondents are required to submit responses electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.
Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated OpenGov e-Procurement Platform shall be rejected.
Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
The County is ONLY accepting electronic submissions using the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/login . Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic offer.
It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure they commence their upload efforts timely to meet the submission deadline. The County shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence, including the respondent's network delays, bandwidth issues, internet outages, or technical difficulties.
OpenGov Technical Support
For Technical Support, respondent's can reach the OpenGov Service Desk:
Chat (preferred): Click the button in the lower right hand corner of the portal
Email: procurement-support@opengov.com
Phone: 1 (650) 336-7167 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm EST
Timely Questions Regarding this Solicitation
The question and answer module of OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly.
Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract documents shall be considered binding. The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager, Procurement Division.
Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the OpenGov question and answer module or as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume, participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications. Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein.
This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No respondent or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any respondent or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from.
Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email kristen.collora@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Water_Pipes,_Valves_and_Fittings.pdf | ||
| Y25-140-KC,_Water_Pipes,_Valves_and_Fittings_Specifications.pdf |
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