Polymer Concrete Vaults: January 3, 2025

Central Alabama Water issued a competitive solicitation (Ref # 24‑10‑06) for polymer‑concrete vaults to be used in a water‑works project. The requirement called for torsion‑reinforced vaults in two standard sizes (48″ × 48″ × 36″ and 48″ × 72″ × 36″) with an estimated quantity of ten units each. Two vendors responded—Empire Pipe & Supply (manufacturing in Centralia, MO) and Ferguson Waterworks (manufacturing in Chatsworth, CA). Each submitted unit prices, producing total bids of approximately $182,621 and $190,702 respectively. Lead‑time expectations ranged from 5‑8 weeks (evaluation note) to 15‑17 weeks (general note). The bid opening/evaluation occurred on January 3 2025, and the form records two bids received. No award decision, contract term, or vendor contact details are included in the excerpt.