Awarded vendors
- Empire Pipe & Supply, Inc.
Description
This solicitation concerns the procurement of Mechanical Joint (MJ) valve adapters in a range of diameters from 4 inches to 20 inches for Central Alabama Water’s water‑distribution system. The tabulation lists quantities for each size, unit prices at multiple delivery locations, and a total spend that ranges from roughly $270 k to $465 k depending on the chosen delivery point. Three vendors submitted bids; Empire Pipe & Supply, Inc. is the primary vendor identified, and the agency has noted a minority‑vendor preference and a new‑vendor preference. The initial lowest bidder rescinded its offer due to a manufacturer pricing error, after which the agency identified a new lowest responsible and responsive bidder and is seeking approval to award. No technical specifications, delivery schedules, or contract‑type language are included.
• Supplies 1,425 MJ valve adapters (4‑in‑20 in) in specified quantities.
• Unit‑price structure with totals varying by delivery location (Ferguson, Bessemer, Birmingham, Consolidated Pipe).
• Estimated contract value between $270 k and $465 k; minority‑vendor and new‑vendor preferences noted.