Opportunity
Birmingham Water Works And Sewer Board Bwwb #26-16-01
Central Alabama Water requests bids for Flare to Compression (Grip Nut) Adapters for water utility use
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
26-16-01
NAICS
332996
Central Alabama Water (CAW) in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking bids for the supply of Flare to Compression (Grip Nut) Adapters for water utility applications. - Government Buyer: - Central Alabama Water, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. - Mueller Company, LLC - Approved equals may be considered - Products Requested: - 1" Flare to Compression (Grip Nut) Adapter - Part numbers: Ford C04-44-G-NL, Mueller G15071N, or approved equal - Estimated annual quantity: 1,200 units - Must be suitable for copper or plastic tubing, female copper thread by grip joint - Must include EPDM rubber gasket and axial restraint mechanism - Technical and Quality Requirements: - Must comply with AWWA C800, ASTM B62/B584, NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and 372 - Bidders must provide manufacturer catalog numbers, dimensional drawings, and three references - Products must be shipped fully assembled and labeled - Notarized certification of compliance required - Immediate replacement of defective items - Delivery and Contract Details: - Delivery to CAW's Central Warehouse - Initial contract term is one year, with options to extend for up to two additional years - Month-to-month extensions possible after contract expiration until new bid is awarded
Description
This procurement is an invitation to bid for the supply of Flare to Compression (Grip Nut) Adapters for Central Alabama Water (CAW). The contract term is one year starting around November 1, 2026, with possible extensions for up to two additional years. The adapters must meet specified quality and construction standards, including compliance with AWWA C800 and ASTM B62/B584. Bids are due by October 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CT, and must be submitted to the CAW Purchasing Department in Birmingham, Alabama.