Opportunity
City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-195
Annual supply of rubber-seated butterfly valves for the City of Lincoln Water System
Posted
October 16, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
26-195
NAICS
423840
The City of Lincoln is seeking an annual supply of rubber-seated butterfly valves for its water distribution system. - Government buyer: City of Lincoln Purchasing Department, for the Lincoln Water System within the Transportation and Utilities Water Department. - OEMs named: American Flow Control, Mueller / Pratt, and DeZurik are the accepted manufacturers. Alternate products require prior testing and approval by the Lincoln Water System. - Requested valves: 48 total across five sizes: 1 12-inch, 20 16-inch, 1 20-inch, 20 24-inch, and 6 30-inch mechanical-joint, open-left valves. Each must have a molded-in body seat and include the accessories and joint materials needed for installation. - Key requirements: Valves must meet current AWWA C504 Class 150B requirements and the City’s supplemental specifications. Requirements include mechanical-joint connections, counterclockwise operation, O-ring seals, epoxy coating inside and out per AWWA C550, and buried-service operators. Installation orientation is shaft horizontal and operating nut vertical. - Bid information requested: Identify the manufacturer and model for each valve and provide technical compliance documentation, warranty information, and a catalog with pricing for other butterfly valves. Prices must include delivery and unloading; the City may order as needed and does not guarantee the estimated quantities.
Description
The City of Lincoln is soliciting bids for an annual supply of rubber-seated butterfly valves for use in its Water Distribution System. The bid covers five valve line items, in sizes 12, 16, 20, 24, and 30 inches, with mechanical-joint connections and other requirements specified in the solicitation documents. The valves must meet the stated AWWA standards and the City’s supplementary specifications; only listed manufacturers are accepted unless alternatives have been approved in advance. The contract term is one year beginning December 16, 2026, with options for three additional one-year terms.