Description
The County of Gwinnett seeks a qualified vendor to supply a comprehensive inventory of water‑service hardware—including stainless‑steel and ductile‑iron saddles, couplings, full‑circle repair clamps, and a variety of lead‑free valves—under a one‑year base contract with up to four one‑year renewal options. Items must meet AWWA, ASTM, and SDWA lead‑free specifications, be delivered FOB destination within 30 calendar days, and include freight in the unit price. The solicitation uses a sealed‑envelope competitive bidding process with virtual bid opening.
• Scope covers approx. 7,500 saddles, 1,000 couplings, 70 full‑circle clamps, and 500 valves (annual quantities) across a wide range of pipe sizes.
• All products must be lead‑free, conform to specific AWWA/ASTM standards, and be supplied with certifications and three references.
• Vendor must provide firm unit pricing for the initial year and disclose any percentage adjustments for each renewal option.
• Delivery must be FOB Destination, freight prepaid, with a strict 30‑day turnaround; late delivery may incur up to 1 % per day penalty.