# Birmingham Water Works And Sewer Board Bwwb #26-14-09

Central Alabama Water solicits flanged coupling adapters from Romac and Ford Meter Box

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-14-09
**NAICS:** 332996

Central Alabama Water (CAW) in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking bids for flanged coupling adapters for waterworks applications.
- Government Buyer:
  - Central Alabama Water (CAW), Purchasing Department, Birmingham, AL
- OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers):
  - Romac Industries, Inc. (FCA501 Flanged Coupling Adapter)
  - The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (FFCA-XXX Style Flanged Coupling Adapter)
- Products Requested:
  - Flanged Coupling Adapter, 4 inch (ROMAC FCA501 / FORD FFCA 491), 175 units
  - Flanged Coupling Adapter, 6 inch (ROMAC FCA501 / FORD FFCA 712), 100 units
  - Flanged Coupling Adapter, 8 inch (ROMAC FCA501 / FORD FFCA 917), 75 units
- Notable Requirements:
  - Products must comply with ASTM A536, ASTM D2000, AWWA C111, ANSI/AWWA, and NSF/ANSI 61 standards
  - Adapters must be suitable for potable water service and rated for up to 260 psi working pressure
  - Bidders may propose 'approved equal' products if accompanied by full technical documentation
  - Manufacturer certification, technical submittals, assembly drawings, and authorization letters (if bidding as an agent) are required
  - CAW may award to one or multiple suppliers and reserves the right to reject or re-bid as needed

### Description

Central Alabama Water is soliciting sealed bids for Flanged Coupling Adapters to be delivered to their Central Warehouse in Birmingham, Alabama. The contract term is one year with possible extensions, and bids must comply with detailed specifications including materials, pressure ratings, and manufacturer requirements. Bids are due by October 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams. The solicitation allows for award to one or multiple suppliers based on best interests of CAW.

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