Request for Information for Globe Valves with Actuators

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) issued an RFI to gather market data on stainless‑steel API 623 globe valves equipped with electric actuators. Respondents must provide technical capability, historical supply volumes for 8‑, 12‑, and 16‑inch valves (Class 150/300), actuator‑manufacturer experience, and disclose any supply‑chain or tariff concerns. All responses are to be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids system by 11:00 a.m. on 2 September 2026. No pricing or contract award is contemplated at this stage; the RFI is purely for information gathering to inform future procurement. • Required: API 623‑compliant stainless‑steel globe valves (8‑, 12‑, 16‑inch, Class 150/300) with electric actuators (Limitorque, AUMA, REXA, or others). • Must disclose: past 5‑ and 10‑year delivery quantities, manufacturing and assembly locations, and any tariff or supply‑chain limitations. • Submission: Single electronic file (max 15 MB) uploaded to PlanetBids; vendor registration is mandatory prior to upload.