Opportunity
Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-053
City of Hot Springs Solicits Bids for Ford/Mueller Brass Fittings Term Contract
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
HS-26-053
NAICS
423720
The City of Hot Springs Utilities Department is seeking bids for a term contract to supply brass fittings for water and sewer applications. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Utilities Department, Purchasing Division - OEMs Required: - Ford (primary specified brand for most brass fittings) - Mueller (acceptable alternative for most items) - Sewer usage valves may be any approved equivalent - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of brass fittings, including: - Corp stops (e.g., Ford F1000-3QNL, F1000-4QNL) - Compression and MIPT x CTS couplings (e.g., C44-33 QNL, C84-33 QNL, C84-44 QNL) - Curb stops and angle stops (e.g., B41-444W QNL, KV43-444W) - Meter couplings, U-branches, brass tees, brass bushings - Brass saddles (various sizes and part numbers) - Brass wheel gate valves and check valves for sewer usage (any approved equivalent) - Quantities per item range from 20 to 750 units - All products must be new, current design, and compliant with state and federal safety standards - Notable Requirements: - Ford or Mueller brands required for most items; sewer valves may be any approved equivalent - Contract is for one year with four optional one-year renewals, subject to annual budget approval - City reserves right to award only sections within budget and to accept or decline price increases - Bidders must provide business license and certificate of good standing - Separate pricing for freight and handling required
Description
The City of Hot Springs is issuing an Invitation to Bid for brass fittings as a term contract on behalf of the Utilities Department. The contract includes various brass fittings such as corp stops, couplings, curb stops, angle stops, meter couplings, brass saddles, and sewer usage valves. The contract duration is one year with four optional twelve-month extensions, subject to annual budget approval. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically or by mail/in person by August 24, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. The City reserves the right to award sections within budget availability and to accept or decline price increases.