Waterworks and sewerage supplies

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is soliciting competitive bids for waterworks and sewerage supplies consisting of repair parts for the municipal water and sewer system. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of infrastructure components including fire hydrants, manhole frames and covers, mechanical joint retainer glands and bolt and gasket packs, resilient wedge gate valves, valve boxes, curb boxes, copper tubing, corporation stops, curb stops, ductile iron fittings and pipe, couplings, water main repair clamps, PVC pipe and fittings, service saddles, and manhole extension rings, with quantities ranging from 5 to 20 units per line item. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-unit basis for each line item, specify lead times in calendar days after receipt of order, and provide manufacturers' affidavits of compliance for fire hydrants, manhole frames and covers, mechanical joint retainer glands, valve boxes, curb boxes, copper tubing, and PVC pipe and fittings; failure to provide proper affidavits may result in bid disqualification. The contract term extends from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028, with options to extend on an annual basis for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Submissions must be made electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal with a question submission deadline of March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM and a bid submission deadline of March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM; bid opening will occur virtually via Zoom on March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. All bid prices must be held firm during the contract term and are not subject to increase due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date, and prices may not be withdrawn for 90 days after bid opening.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, though the Town reserves the right to award by item, total, or group as it deems in its best interest. The Town of Manchester is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax, which must not be included in bid prices. Specific manufacturers are identified for various product categories, with approved equal alternatives permitted for certain items, indicating that bidders may propose substitute products meeting equivalent specifications. The procurement documents do not disclose information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation; however, the estimated quantities for individual line items provide guidance for potential award values, with quantities typically ranging from 5 to 20 units per item across the diverse range of waterworks and sewerage components being procured.