This sealed‑bid solicitation from the City of Worcester calls for the furnishing, delivery, and invoicing of a broad array of water‑works supplies—including brass fittings, pipe, valves, fire hydrants, curb‑stop boxes, service boxes, ductile‑iron pipe, gate‑valve accessories, and polyethylene tubing—for a one‑year period (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) with optional two‑year renewals. The work is organized into eight “Groups,” each of which must be bid in full; awards were made to four vendors, each responsible for specific groups. Key points include:
• Scope covers over 30 distinct product categories, from brass service parts to Class 52 ductile‑iron pipe and fire‑hydrant monitoring devices.
• All items are to be quoted firm F.O.B. Destination, City of Worcester, with final prices and no adjustments permitted.
• The solicitation follows a sealed‑bid, full‑open competition process with a bid deadline of June 11 2025 and an award decision window of up to 90 days.
• Vendors must meet extensive insurance, background‑check, and certification requirements, and must provide performance/payment bonds (if required) within ten days of award.