27-116 Various Pipe, Coupling & End Sections

The City of Augusta is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for an annual supply contract covering a wide range of HDPE and other pipe, coupling, and end‑section products. The contract is for one year with four optional one‑year renewal options, and bidders must submit fixed unit prices for each listed item. The solicitation includes detailed product specifications, local‑bidder preference rules, and extensive compliance documentation (business license, W‑9, non‑collusion affidavit, E‑Verify, etc.). Bids must be submitted in hard copy (original and electronic USB) by September 29, 2026, with a public bid opening the same day. • Supplies include HDPE pipe (8”‑36” in single and double‑walled configurations), couplings, flared end sections, wyes, tees, bends (various angles), headwalls, and cross‑tee couplings. • Quantity is “as‑needed”; delivery must occur within 60 days of order receipt. • Pricing must remain firm for the contract year; price‑escalation requests (max 3 %) are allowed only 60 days before a renewal. • Local‑bidder preference applies to contracts ≤ $100,000 when the lowest local qualified bidder is within 10 % or $10,000 of the lowest non‑local bid. • Mandatory pre‑award documentation includes business license, Georgia contractor licenses (if applicable), non‑discrimination statements, and M/WBE compliance forms for contracts > $300,000. • No electronic submissions; bids must be hand‑delivered or mailed during normal office hours.