Water System Supplies - Lead-free Corp. Stops, Curb Stops & Couplings

The City of Southgate Department of Public Services in Wayne County, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for water system supplies, specifically lead-free Corp. Stops, Curb Stops, and Couplings through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation targets water system components ranging from 3/4" to 2" in size, with approximate quantities including 100 3/4" Corp. stops, 75 1" Corp. stops, and varying quantities of additional couplings and curb stops. Vendors must provide lead-free water system supplies that meet ANSI-AWWA/C800 standards, with specific technical requirements including conductive compression connections, full 360-degree stem rotation, and quarter-turn check capabilities. The procurement is structured as a two-year contract with an "as-needed" purchasing model, allowing the city flexibility in quantity adjustments without changing unit prices. Key submission requirements include sealed bids delivered to the City Clerk by 2 p.m. on February 13, 2025, with bid prices to remain firm for 90 days. All proposed materials must be F.O.B. to the Southgate Department of Public Services, and bidders must submit complete proposals on furnished forms with explicit itemization of any specification deviations.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, providing broad discretion in vendor selection. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified water system supply manufacturers and distributors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The total contract value is not definitively stated, but the procurement suggests an ongoing, flexible purchasing arrangement based on the city's infrastructure maintenance and replacement needs. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet the detailed technical requirements, provide competitive unit pricing, and demonstrate compliance with lead-free water system component standards. The city's procurement approach suggests a preference for reliable suppliers who can consistently provide high-quality, standards-compliant water system infrastructure components across multiple sizes and types.