Copper Tubing – Apr 2021

Central Alabama Water issued a procurement for 6,000 ft of 1‑inch Type K soft copper tubing (Item 201105). Four local suppliers submitted bids, with unit prices ranging from $5.36 to $5.62 per foot. Empire Pipe & Supply offered the lowest price of $5.36/ft, totaling $32,160, and was marked as the Lowest Responsible and Responsive bidder. Payment terms are Net 30. The procurement was conducted through a full and open competitive process, and the award appears to be a single‑vendor, unit‑price contract for material supply only. • Quantity: 6,000 ft of 1‑in. Type K soft copper tubing • Lowest bid: $5.36 / ft ($32,160 total) awarded to Empire Pipe & Supply • Evaluation date: April 9 2021; four bidders participated • Payment: Net 30, no installation or services included