The City of Dothan Utilities awarded a sealed‑bid contract for the purchase of ductile‑iron water‑distribution pipe in two sizes. The award was split between two vendors—Empire Pipe & Supply for the 6‑inch pipe (approximately 400 linear feet) and Consolidated Pipe & Supply for the 12‑inch pipe (approximately 700 linear feet). The procurement was conducted under full and open competition, with a 3 % local‑vendor preference applied to the 6‑inch pipe, resulting in the selection of the Dothan‑based supplier. The contract value totals roughly $47,500, and the awarded vendors are required to deliver the 6‑inch pipe from stock within two weeks and the 12‑inch pipe within ten to twelve weeks.
• Scope: Purchase of approximately 400 LF of 6‑inch and 700 LF of 12‑inch ductile‑iron pipe for municipal water mains.
• Procurement method: Competitive sealed‑bid, award based on lowest responsive bid after local‑preference adjustment.
• Vendors: Empire Pipe & Supply (6‑inch) and Consolidated Pipe & Supply (12‑inch).
• Timeline: Bids due 5/13/2025; award decision 5/14/2025; formal award recorded 5/20/2025.
• Financials: Low‑responsive bid total $47,503; other quoted totals are provided for reference.