Bid #2548 Cast Ductile Iron and Related Accessories

The City of Alexandria, Louisiana, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of Cast/Ductile Iron and Related Accessories for a twelve-month period. The bid proposal number is 2548. Here are the key points from the RFP document: 1. **Bid Submission**: Sealed bids and electronic bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Bids can be submitted by hand, express delivery, or electronically through Central Bidding. 2. **Bid Bond and Performance Bond**: A bid bond is not specified, but a performance bond will be required if the bid is accepted. 3. **Bid Specifications**: The bid specifications are available on the City of Alexandria's website. Bidders must submit their bids on the proposal form furnished by the City, with all pages intact and all specification response columns filled in. 4. **General Conditions for Bidders**: The City of Alexandria reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or accept bids most beneficial to the City. Bidders must comply with all conditions and specifications outlined in the bid proposal. 5. **Payment Terms**: The City of Alexandria will schedule payment for invoices within thirty days after proper delivery and invoicing. 6. **Sales Tax Exemption**: The City of Alexandria is exempt from all sales taxes. 7. **Contract Terms**: The contract will be binding upon any and all parties involved until goods and supplies are delivered, services are rendered, and payments are made. 8. **Termination of Contract**: The contract may be terminated by mutual agreement, by the Mayor on behalf of the City, or by satisfactory completion of all services and obligations. 9. **In-State Preferences**: In-state preferences do not apply to procurements involving federal funds. 10. **Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation**: The City encourages participation by minority and/or disadvantaged business enterprise firms and requires bidders to submit documentation of their efforts to secure subcontractors that meet the City's AFEAT goals. Bidders must carefully review the RFP document and comply with all conditions and specifications to ensure their bid is considered.