Birmingham Water Works And Sewer Board Bwwb #26-14-10

Central Alabama Water wide-range potable-water pipe repair couplings

Central Alabama Water is seeking wide-range couplings to repair potable-water pipes across several nominal pipe sizes. - Government buyer: Central Alabama Water, Purchasing Department, serving Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. - OEM and specified product: ROMAC Industries — Macro HP wide-range pipe repair couplings, or an approved equal. No other OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products and estimated quantities: - 3-inch: 40 each - 4-inch: 60 each - 6-inch: 282 each - 8-inch: 256 each - 10-inch: 20 each - 12-inch: 80 each - 14-inch: 10 each - 16-inch: 24 each - Total: 772 couplings. Bidders must identify the manufacturer and catalog or part number; specific part numbers are not provided. - Key requirements: Couplings must be suitable for potable-water service, carry NSF/ANSI 61 certification, and have a maximum pressure rating of 305 psi. They must be compatible with ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, asbestos-cement, and steel pipe, and meet specified angular-deflection limits. - Required construction includes ductile-iron components, EPDM gaskets, Type 304 stainless-steel gasket armor and bolts/nuts, and specified epoxy coatings. - Proposed equivalents require technical documentation demonstrating compliance and prior written approval. Submittals include manufacturer compliance certification and detailed assembly drawings; agents must also provide manufacturer authorization. - Products must be shipped assembled, clearly labeled, and F.O.B. destination, with delivery to Central Alabama Water’s Central Warehouse in Birmingham. - Contract term: One year from award, with possible additional one-year extensions. Prices are to remain effective during the initial term.

Description

Central Alabama Water is soliciting sealed bids for wide-range pipe repair couplings for potable water service. The specified couplings must meet the detailed material, design, compatibility, and performance requirements, including pipe sizes from 3 inches to 16 inches, and must be delivered F.O.B. destination to Central Alabama Water’s Central Warehouse. Bidders must submit the required bid form and supporting documentation, including manufacturer compliance certification and assembly drawings. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on November 3, 2026.

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