Opportunity
BidNet Direct #4083
KUB Solicits Bids for Custom Concrete Manholes for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
April 09, 2026
Identifier
4083
NAICS
327390, 423320
This opportunity involves the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) seeking bids for custom-built concrete manholes to support water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades across its Tennessee service area. - Government Buyer: - Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB), Water Systems Engineering department - Products/Services Requested: - Custom concrete manholes, 4-foot diameter, depths ranging from 0 to 14 feet - Quantities: 0-6 ft (25 units), 6-8 ft (25 units), 8-10 ft (15 units), 10-12 ft (5 units), 12-14 ft (2 units) - All manholes must be manufactured to KUB Specification Section 33 05 61 - Each manhole must include: - Fully built invert - Flexible connectors (Kor-N-Seal by Trelleborg or approved equal) - Butyl mastic joint sealant - External joint wrap - Up to three inlets and one outlet - Vendors must submit shop drawings for approval prior to fabrication - Pricing must be FOB destination and include all freight costs - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - John Bouchard & Sons Co. - Neenah Enterprises Inc. (Neenah Foundry) - East Jordan Iron Works - Strong Systems Inc. - Quadex - Improved Construction Methods (ICM) - IPA - Xypex - Penetron - A-LOK Products Inc. - Trelleborg (Kor-N-Seal) - AGRU - Sealing Systems Inc. - Henry Company - Trelleborg Engineered Solutions - Cretex Specialty Products - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Manholes must be compatible with Kor-N-Seal flexible connectors or approved equals - Alternate manufacturers may be considered if their products meet KUB's requirements - Evaluation criteria: price, adherence to specifications, and lead time - Annual estimated usage: 50-60 manholes - Delivery Locations: - Vary across KUB's service territory, primarily Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee
Description
The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is soliciting bids for custom-built concrete manholes to be used in their water and wastewater infrastructure. The contract will be evaluated based on price, lead time, and adherence to specifications outlined in the attached documents. The expected annual usage is approximately 50-60 manholes, with delivery locations varying across KUB's service territory. Vendors must submit unit pricing inclusive of freight (FOB Destination) and be prepared to approve engineering drawings per order before fabrication.