This contract is an annual procurement by the City of Dothan for 800 linear feet of 12‑inch ductile‑iron pipe to be used in the municipal water distribution system. The purchase is conducted through full and open competition, and the contract was awarded to Ferguson Waterworks after the lowest‑priced bids were found non‑compliant with domestic‑production and AWWA standards.
• Scope: Purchase of 12‑inch ductile‑iron pipe (≈800 ft) meeting AWWA specifications and domestic‑origin requirements.
• Competition: Six bidders submitted proposals; the award went to the lowest responsive bidder after disqualifying non‑compliant offers.
• Pricing: Unit‑price bids ranged from $47.49 / ft to $50.52 / ft, suggesting a contract value around $38‑$41 k.
• Delivery: Required rapid delivery (as short as 7 days for some bids) indicating a need for stocked inventory or expedited shipping.
• Award: Formal award dated 9 Sept 2023, with the contract likely covering a one‑year recurring purchase.