Fire Hydrants: September 26, 2024

Central Alabama Water issued a municipal procurement for the supply (and likely installation) of fire hydrants of various sizes, totaling 424 units across 11 size categories. Six vendors submitted bids; the evaluation identified Ferguson Waterworks (Birmingham, AL) as the lowest‑responsible‑and‑responsive bidder. Unit prices ranged from roughly $2,040 to $2,639 per hydrant, yielding a total contract value between $675,803 and $871,467 depending on the vendor selected. The bid opening was September 26 2024, with evaluation completed September 30 2024. The procurement is conducted under full and open competition, with a minority‑vendor consideration noted. • Scope: purchase (and probable installation) of 424 fire hydrants (sizes 2’‑7’ and fractional sizes). • Quantity breakdown: e.g., 125 units of 4’, 60 units of 3½’, 35 units of 3’, etc. • Financial range: $675,803 (lowest bid) to $871,467 (highest bid). • Procurement method: unit‑price contract, full and open competition, evaluated by La’Teasha Watkins.