Water Service Parts

The City of Sterling Heights, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for Water Service Parts through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) Purchasing Cooperative. This Invitation to Bid (ITB-SH25-023) seeks various water infrastructure components, including pipes, repair clamps, service saddles, and curbs, with estimated annual quantities specified for each product category. The procurement requires all products to be of US origin, with no alternate products accepted unless explicitly specified. Bids must be submitted electronically through the mitn.info portal by Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. The contract term is one year from the award date, with firm pricing throughout the contract period. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for eight different product categories (A-H) and include Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials. The City reserves the right to adjust quantities, split awards, and reject bids to optimize cost savings, with payment terms set at 30 days and all prices F.O.B. Destination.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, vendors must complete several certifications, including a Non-Iran Linked Business Certification. The contract includes provisions for extending the awarded terms to other MITN Purchasing Cooperative members, potentially expanding the opportunity's scope. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bid across multiple product categories suggests a substantial procurement value. The electronic submission requirement and the need for US-origin products indicate a preference for domestic suppliers with robust manufacturing capabilities. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, competitive pricing, and the ability to meet stringent technical specifications across multiple water service part categories. The flexible award structure, which allows for potential splitting of awards, suggests the City is seeking to optimize both pricing and supplier diversity in this procurement opportunity.