Opportunity
Salem Civicplus #ITB 2026-026
City of Salem, VA Solicits Water Meter Replacement Supplies and Fittings
Posted
June 24, 2026
Identifier
ITB 2026-026
NAICS
423720, 423840
The City of Salem, Virginia is seeking bids for a wide range of water meter replacement supplies to support its Water Meter Replacement Project. - Government Buyer: - City of Salem, Virginia, Public Works Department, Purchasing Department - Contact: Benjamin Denton, Purchasing Manager - Products Requested: - Extensive list of service line and meter fittings, including: - Setters (7", 12", 15"), resetters, U branch - Meter boxes (18", 24", 30" heights, double 24" tall) - Service lines: copper, endot, P/E (various diameters and lengths) - Curb stops, meter connections, compression and CTS fittings - Brass fittings: bushings, nipples, couplings, 90s, street 90s, close nipples - PVC fittings and pipe (Schedule 40), glue, primer, hose clamps - Inserts (stainless, 1"), dresser couplings - Meter accessories and flange hardware, including: - Ranger couplings (1/2" to 2"), meter tail pieces (5/8" to 1") - Resetters (5/8 x 3/4", 1"), flange kits (1.5", 2"), gasket and bolt kits - Spool pieces (3" to 10"), megaflanges/star flanges, uniflanges (3" to 10") - Quantities: - Ranging from single units (e.g., 1 U branch, 1 10" spool piece) to hundreds (e.g., 800 feet copper service line, 199 meter boxes) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials must meet specified standards (e.g., lead-free brass, Schedule 40 PVC, AWWA C901 for endot service line) - Substitutions require prior written approval - Deliveries must be made to a specified city address, with Bid Schedule 1 and 2 items shipped separately and clearly labeled - The City reserves the right to adjust quantities by up to 20% and may award the contract in whole or in part - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Potential Competitors: - Companies manufacturing waterworks fittings, meter boxes, brass and PVC fittings, and related hardware - Period of Performance: - Delivery required within the lead time stated in the bid, but no later than 30 calendar days from issuance of purchase order
Description
The City of Salem, Virginia, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors to supply water service line fittings, meter accessories, and flange hardware for the Water Meter Replacement Project. The procurement includes items specified in Bid Schedule 1 and Bid Schedule 2, covering service line materials, meter boxes, curb stops, meter connections, compression fittings, brass fittings, PVC fittings and pipe, and miscellaneous supplies. Bids must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on July 7, 2026, with a public bid opening held shortly after. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract in whole or in part.