Description
This solicitation represents the annual procurement of pipe, fittings, and protective polyethylene wrap for Central Alabama Water’s water distribution system in Birmingham, AL. The purchase covers a comprehensive bill‑of‑materials that includes ductile zinc‑coated slip‑joint and restrained‑joint pipe (sizes 4‑60 in.), various MJ‑style fittings (bends, reducers, tees, caps, sleeves, plugs, valves) in both AIS and non‑AIS categories, and several hundred feet of polyethylene wrap. Two qualified vendors submitted bids; American Cast Iron Pipe Company was identified as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, though final award approval is still pending. The total material cost is approximately $18 million, making this a high‑value, unit‑price‑based procurement for a municipal water utility.
• Scope: purchase of > 16 million $ of pipe, ~ 0.25 million $ of wrap, and ~ 6‑7 million $ of fittings.
• Procurement type: full‑open competition with two bids, evaluated by agency staff.
• Pricing: unit prices per foot or per item, aggregated into a firm‑fixed‑price total once awarded.
• Geographic focus: all materials to be sourced/manufactured in Birmingham, AL, supporting local supply chains.