The City of Spokane issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 5633‑22) for the procurement of miscellaneous pipe and fittings needed by its Engineering Services department. After a competitive process, the contract was awarded to Core & Main for a total award value of $413,055.63. The solicitation required vendors to provide the latest‑design materials, warranty coverage, and to certify compliance with anti‑competitive statutes. Evaluation was based on price, delivery capability, product quality, and vendor reputation. The award was approved by the City Council, and the contract may be split among multiple suppliers, though in this instance only a single vendor received the award.
• Scope: Supply of various pipe sizes and fittings for municipal engineering projects.
• Award: Core & Main awarded the contract at $413 k, with the bid closing on May 2 2022 and award on May 19 2022.
• Key Requirements: Latest‑design items, warranty/authorization, compliance with RCW 39.34, and adherence to a 14‑day acceptance window post‑due date.