Sewer Tool Accessories: Root Saw Blades & Corkscrews

The City of Spokane’s Wastewater Maintenance department issued RFQ 5357‑20 to procure heavy‑duty sewer‑tool accessories—specifically a range of concave and HD flat root‑saw blades (6″‑20″) and square‑stock corkscrews (5″‑12″). Apex Hydrovac Tools LLC was awarded the contract on 3 Nov 2020. The tabulated quote shows a total cost of $13,947.91 (including 8.9 % Washington sales tax) for the full quantity set, with delivery lead times of 7–10 business days ARO. The procurement was conducted under full open competition, and the City’s generic terms & conditions apply, covering warranty, split‑award possibilities, and acceptance periods. • Scope: Supply of root‑saw blades and corkscrews only—no installation or service. • Quantity: Bulk purchases (10 units for most blade sizes, 4 units for each corkscrew size). • Value: Approximately $14 K total, priced on a unit‑price basis with short delivery windows. • Award: Apex Hydrovac Tools LLC (single‑vendor award). • Procurement type: Open RFQ with multiple bidders, award based on price and technical compliance.