FURNISHING WATER HYDRANTS

This solicitation from the Maine Department of Conservation seeks formal bids to furnish frangible dry‑top water hydrants. The contract requires that only District‑approved materials be used, and the work consists solely of supplying the hydrants (no installation services). The agency posted the bid on July 20 2020, set a submission deadline of August 27 2020, and awarded the contract on October 7 2020. The solicitation attracted a broad pool of potential vendors, with at least 25 companies registering interest, indicating an open‑competition environment. • Scope: Supply of dry‑top, frangible water hydrants complying with MDC‑approved specifications. • Procurement method: Full and open competition with many bidders; award status listed as “Awarded.” • Key dates: Available July 20 2020, due August 27 2020, award October 7 2020.