Description
The City of Alexandria’s Water Department is procuring a full assortment of new, domestically‑manufactured clamps and couplings for inventory at its central warehouse. The contract will run for 12 months, with unit prices that include prepaid freight to the warehouse (2021 Industrial Park Rd., Building WH, Alexandria, LA 71303). The City will award based on price, compliance with exact part‑number specifications, and minority‑business participation under its AFEAT program.
• Required items: full‑circle clamps and couplings ranging from ½‑inch to 20‑inch pipe O.D., each with specific manufacturer part numbers (e.g., FORD #FSC‑084‑3R2, SMITH Blair #226‑023807‑000).
• Estimated quantities: typically 40 EA per size, with some items as low as 2 EA; totals may run into several hundred units over the contract year.
• Delivery terms: FOB destination, freight prepaid; shipments must be made to the City’s Central Warehouse.
• Evaluation factors: lowest responsible price, compliance with domestic‑origin requirement, and documented effort to involve minority‑, women‑, or disadvantaged‑business enterprises.