Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) is soliciting sealed bids for the furnishing of fire hydrants and valves for water distribution system maintenance and expansion. The procurement includes seven specific items: 5 1/4-inch fire hydrants in 3'6" and 4'6" lengths (10 units each), 6-inch M.J. gate valves (30 units), 8-inch M.J. gate valves (5 units), 4-inch M.J. gate valves (4 units), 6-inch M.J. tapping valves (4 units), and 4-inch M.J. tapping valves (3 units). All items must comply with specified manufacturer requirements and AWWA standards, with approved manufacturers including Mueller, American Darling/American Flow Control, and Clow. Fire hydrants must include STORZ connectors and epoxy shoes meeting GUC Design Manual specifications, while gate and tapping valves must meet AWWA C-509 or C-515 standards. All prices must include accessory kits.
Bids will be received until 2:00 pm EDT on June 3, 2025, at the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the bid name and opening date/time. Fax and email submissions are not acceptable. Late bids will not be considered. Two copies of the proposal on the official form must be received by the deadline. Questions regarding the bid must be directed to Cleve Haddock, Procurement Manager, by 5:00 pm EDT on May 27, 2025.
Delivery shall be FOB to GUC Warehouse at 701 Utility Way, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, with delivery hours between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Bidders must specify the brand name of all items quoted and expected delivery time. Items I-VII will be awarded as a total quote for all seven items together. GUC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to purchase more or less than stated quantities based on actual needs. A multi-year contract not to exceed three years is intended, with fixed prices in the first year and options for annual extensions at the same or negotiated unit prices for up to two additional years if market and service conditions warrant.