Description
The City of Merced issued a competitive Request for Bid (RFB # 08112020) for the supply and delivery of a broad catalog of water‑works parts and materials, including brass, cast‑iron, ductile‑iron, and PVC components ranging from ¾‑inch to 16‑inch. The contract is a two‑year base term with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, and it requires vendors to provide fixed unit prices for each item, with price adjustments tied to the CPI if needed. The solicitation emphasizes rapid delivery (3‑5 business days normal, ≤2 days for emergencies) and strict product specifications (no substitutions for certain curb stops, domestic‑brand only for mechanical joint kits). Evaluation criteria total 1,000 points, heavily weighted toward price (400 points) and capability (200 points). Although bid results show two competitors (PACE and FERGUSON), the awarded vendor is not identified in the provided documents.