Furnishing Water & Wastewater Supplies

BID CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
BID FILE 26-11
FURNISHING OF
WATER AND WASTEWATER SUPPLIES
City of Northport, Alabama
Mayor
Dale Phillips
Council President
Jamie Dykes
Council
Woodrow Washington III
Turnley Smith
Jamie Conger
Danny Higdon
City Administrator
Tera Tubbs
Director of Utilities
John Powell Webb, P.E., CFM
Prepared By:
Utilities Department
Northport, Alabama
July 13, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Northport, Alabama
Bid File Number 26-11
FURNISHING OF WATER & WASTEWATER SUPPLIES
Separate sealed BIDS for the Furnishing of Water & Wastewater Supplies will be received by THE CITY OF NORTHPORT
at the Utilities Building located at 3521 3rd Street South until 10:00 a.m. (local time), August 20, 2026, and then at said office
publicly opened and read aloud.
The contract will consist of furnishing Water & Wastewater Supplies. Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty (30) days from the
date of the bid opening.
The Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the office of the Utilities Building located at 3521 3rd Street South,
Northport, Alabama 35476, or by contacting us at 205-342-3636.
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CITY OF NORTHPORT
UTILITIES
3521 3RD STREET SOUTH
DEPARTMENT
NORTHPORT, ALABAMA 35476
BID NO:
FURNISHING OF WATER & WASTEWATER SUPPLIES
26-11
Page 3 BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT 10:00 A.M. ON 08/20/26 AT THE UTILITIES ISSUE
of BUILDING LOCATED AT 3521 3RD STREET SOUTH, AND MAY NOT BE DATE:
14 Pages WITHDRAWN FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER SUCH DATE. 07/13/26
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAYOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR
TURNLEY SMITH DALE PHILLIPS TERA TUBBS
WOODROW WASHINGTON III
JAMIE CONGER DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
JAMIE DYKES JOHN POWELL WEBB, P.E.
DANNY HIGDON
SECTION A - GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. PREPARATION OF BIDS
Bids will be prepared in accordance with the following:
(a) All bid submittals must be on the enclosed bid forms (see Section C) and all spaces for bid prices shall be filled in ink or
typewritten.
(b) All information required by the Bid form shall be furnished. The bidder shall print or type his name and manually sign the Bidders
Response Form.
(c) Unit prices shall be shown and where there is an error in extension of price, the unit price shall govern.
(d) Proposed delivery time must be shown and shall include Sundays and holidays.
(e) Bidder will not include federal taxes nor State of Alabama sales, excise, and use taxes in bid prices, as the City is exempt from
payment of such taxes. An exemption certificate will be signed where applicable upon request.
(f) Bidders shall thoroughly examine the drawings, specifications, schedule, instructions and all other contract documents.
(g) Bidders shall make all investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding plant and facilities for delivery of
material and equipment as required by the bid conditions. No plea of ignorance by the bidder to make the necessary examinations
and investigations, or failure to fulfill in every detail the requirements of the contract documents, will be accepted as a basis for
varying the requirements of the City or the compensation to the vendor.
(h) Bidders are advised that all City Contracts are subject to all legal requirements provided for the Purchasing ordinance and/or State
and Federal Statutes.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES
(a) Any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand name, or catalog numbers used in specifications are for the purpose of describing
and establishing general quality levels. SUCH REFERENCES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE RESTRICTIVE. Bids will be
considered for any brand, which meets the quality of the specifications listed for any items.
(b) Bidders are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish, otherwise they shall be required to furnish the items as specified.
(c) Bidders will submit, with their proposal, data necessary to evaluate and determine the quality of the items(s) they are bidding.
3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
(a) Bids and changes thereto shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes addressed to John Powell Webb, P.E., Director of Utilities,
3521 3rd Street South, Northport, Alabama 35476. The name and address of the bidder, the bid file number, the date and hour
of the bid opening and the material or service bid on shall be placed on the outside of the envelope.
(b) Bids must be submitted on the forms furnished. Telegraphic bids will not be considered.
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4. REJECTION OF BIDS
(a) The City may reject a bid if:
1. The bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid, or if,
2. The bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirement of bid, or if,
3. The bid is conditional, except that the bidder may qualify his bid for acceptance by the City on an "all or none" basis, or a
"low item" basis. An "all or none" basis bid must include all items upon which bids are invited.
(b) The City may, however, reject all bids whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the City. The City may also waive any minor
informalities or irregularities in any bid.
5. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
(a) Bids may not be withdrawn after the time set for the bid opening for a period of time as specified.
(b) Bids may be withdrawn prior to the time set for the bid opening.
6. LATE BIDS OR MODIFICATIONS
(a) Bids and modifications received after the time set for the bid opening will not be considered.
(b) Modifications in writing received prior to the time set for the bid opening will be accepted.
7. CLARIFICATION OR OBJECTION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS
(a) If any person contemplating submitting a bid for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of the specifications or other bid
documents of any part thereof, he may submit to the Director on or before five (5) DAYS PRIOR TO scheduled opening a request
for clarifications. All such request for information shall be made in writing the person submitting the request will be responsible
for its prompt delivery. Any objection to the specifications and requirements as set forth in this bid must be filed in writing with
the Director on or before five (5) days prior to scheduled opening.
8. DISCOUNTS
(a) Bidders may offer a cash discount for prompt payment; however, such discounts shall NOT be considered in determining the
lowest net cost for bid evaluation purposes. Bidders are encouraged to reflect cash discounts in the unit prices quoted.
(b) In connection with any discount offered, time will be computed from the date of receipt of supplies or services or from the date a
correct invoice is received, whichever is the later date. Payment is deemed to be made on the date of mailing of the check.
9. SAMPLES
(a) Samples, when required, must be submitted within the time specified at no expense to the City of Northport. If not destroyed or
used during testing. Samples will be returned upon request at the bidder's expense. Each individual sample must be labeled with
bidder's name and manufacturer's brand name and number.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT
(a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based upon the following factors: quality, conformity with
specifications; purpose for which required; terms of delivery; transportation charges; dates of delivery.
(b) The City reserves the right to accept and award item by item, and/or by group, or in the aggregate, unless the bidder qualifies his
bid by specified limitations as set forth in paragraph 4(a)3 of these specifications.
(c) If two or more bids received are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, the contract shall be
awarded to a local bidder.
(d) Prices quoted must be FOB "Freight On Board" Northport with all transportation charges prepaid unless otherwise specified in the
Invitation to Bids.
(e) A written award of acceptance (Purchase Order), mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder shall result in a binding
contract.
11. DELIVERY
(a) Deliveries are to be FOB Destination unless otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bids.
(b) Deliveries are to be made during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.).
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12. CONDITION OF MATERIALS AND PACKAGING
(a) All items furnished must be new and free from defects. No others will be accepted under the terms and intent of this bid. All
containers shall be new and suitable for storage or shipment, and price bid shall include standard commercial packaging.
13. CLAIMS
(a) Successful bidder(s) will be responsible for making any and all claims against carriers for missing or damaged items.
14. LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) Bidders shall comply with all local, state, and federal directives, orders and laws as applicable to this bid and subsequent contract(s).
15. PROVISION FOR OTHER AGENCIES
(a) Unless otherwise stipulated by the bidder, the bidder agrees when submitting his bid to make available to all City agencies,
departments, and in-city municipalities the bid prices he submits, in accordance with the bid terms and conditions, should any said
department, agency, or in-county municipality wish to buy under this proposal.
16. COLLUSION
(a) The bidder, by affixing his signature to this proposal, agrees to the following: "Bidder certifies that his bid is made without previous
understanding, agreement, or connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same items and is in all respects
fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action".
17. VARIANCE IN CONDITIONS
(a) Any and all special conditions and specifications attached hereto, which vary from General Conditions, shall have precedence.
SECTION B - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. LENGTH OF CONTRACT
(a) This request is for the establishment of UNIT PRICES for a 12-month period, beginning October 1, 2026 and ending
September 30, 2027. The City will order the material as needed. The unit price shall be used to determine the low bidder on
each item. All prices shall be F.O.B. "Freight on Board" Northport.
2. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION
(a) Any questions concerning this request should be directed to Mr. Patrick Davis, at (205)342-3636.
3. BID BONDS
(a) A Bid Bond is not required.
4. REQUIREMENTS
(a) Bidder is not required to bid on all items to be awarded low bid.
(b) Bidder will be required to obtain and maintain a City of Northport Business License upon being awarded bid.
**IF A BID TABULATION IS DESIRED, PLEASE ENCLOSE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE
WHEN SUBMITTING BID PROPOSAL, IF MORE CONVENIENT, TABULATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
PICK-UP OR THROUGH EMAIL BY REQUEST AFTER FINAL AWARD.
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SECTION C - BIDDERS RESPONSE FORM
ITEM BRAND
PRODUCT GROUP/ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE
NO.
(if applicable)
GATE VALVES - AWWA C-509/C-515 (M&H, Clow, American, Mueller, or U.S.)
1 2" Threaded Gate Valve with Square Nut
2 2" Gate Valve with Square Nut
3 2 12" Gate Valve
4 3" Gate Valve
5 4" Gate Valve
6 6" Gate Valve
7 8" Gate Valve
8 10" Gate Valve
9 12" Gate Valve
10 2" Brass Hand Turn Gate Valve
TAPPING VALVES - AWWA C-509 (M&H, Clow, American, U.S., or Mueller)
11 4" Tapping Valve
12 6" Tapping Valve
13 8" Tapping Valve
BOLT AND GASKET KITS - A.Y. McDonald or Equal
14 2" Brass Flange Pack
15 3" Bolt & Gasket Kit
16 4" Bolt & Gasket Kit
17 6" Bolt & Gasket Kit
18 8" Bolt & Gasket Kit
GASKETS
19 2" MJ Gasket
20 3" MJ Gasket
21 4" MJ Gasket
22 6" MJ Gasket
23 8" MJ Gasket
24 10" MJ Gasket
25 12" MJ Gasket
26 3" Transition Gasket for PVC
27 4" Transition Gasket for PVC
28 6" Transition Gasket for PVC
29 8" Transition Gasket for PVC
30 10" Transition Gasket for PVC
31 12" Transition Gasket for PVC
TEE HEAD BOLTS
32 5/8" x 3" MJ T-Head Bolts
33 3/4" x 3 12" MJ T-Head Bolts
34 3/4" x 4" MJ T-Head Bolts
35 3/4" x 4 12" MJ T-Head Bolts
36 3/4" x 5" MJ T-Head Bolts
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MEGA LUGS - DUCTILE IRON
37 3" Mega Lug
38 4" Mega Lug
39 6" Mega Lug
40 8" Mega Lug
41 10" Mega Lug
42 12" Mega Lug
43 18" Mega Lug
MEGA LUGS - PVC
44 3" Mega Lug
45 4" Mega Lug
46 6" Mega Lug
47 8" Mega Lug
48 10" Mega Lug
49 12" Mega Lug
50 18" Mega Lug
COPPER PIPE - ASTM B-88-62 "Type K Soft" Seamless
51 34" Copper 60ft. Rolls (per foot)
52 34" Copper 100ft. Rolls (per foot)
53 1" Copper 60ft. Rolls (per foot)
54 1" Copper 100ft. Rolls (per foot)
55 2" Copper 60ft. Rolls (per foot)
PVC PIPE - SDR 21 Class 200 Bell Spigot Joint ASTM D1784-69 & ASTM D1764-67 *Gasket must be permanently mounted
56 3/4" PVC Pipe (per foot)
57 1" PVC Pipe (per foot)
58 2" PVC Pipe (per foot)
59 3" PVC Pipe (per foot)
60 4" PVC Pipe (per foot)
61 6" PVC Pipe (per foot)
62 8" PVC Pipe (per foot)
63 10" PVC Pipe (per foot)
64 12" PVC Pipe (per foot)
PVC PIPE - SDR 26 ASTM D-3034 & F-679, ASTM F477 & ASTM D3139, ASTM D-3034 & D-2729 *Gasket must be permanently
mounted
65 4" PVC Pipe (per foot)
66 6" PVC Pipe (per foot)
67 8" PVC Pipe (per foot)
68 10" PVC Pipe (per foot)
69 12" PVC Pipe (per foot)
DUCTILE IRON PIPE - AWWA C104, C151, A21.51 Cement lined and bitaminous seal coat per NSF61 (U.S., American, or Equal,
excluding McWayne)
70 6" Ductile Iron Pipe (per foot)
71 8" Ductile Iron Pipe (per foot)
72 12" Ductile Iron Pipe (per foot)
73 18" Ductile Iron Pipe - Class 350 (per foot)
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STAINLESS STEEL PIPE
74 2" SS 304 Pipe (per foot)
DRESSER STYLE COUPLING
75 2" JCM#210-0250
76 3" JCM#210-0396
77 4" JCM#210-0480
78 6" JCM#215-0690
79 8" JCM#215-0905
80 10" JCM#215-1110
FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS - Mission flex-seal adjustable repair coupling ASTM C1173-06 or approved equal
81 4" PVC x Clay
82 4" PVC x PVC
83 6" PVC x Clay
84 6" PVC x PVC
85 8" PVC x Clay
86 8" PVC x PVC
HYMAX DRESSER COUPLINGS 860-54-xxxx-16 *Meets or exceeds AWWA Standards C219
87 2" Hymax Coupling
88 3" Hymax Coupling
89 4" Hymax Coupling
90 6" Hymax Coupling
91 8" Hymax Coupling
KNOCK ON'S - Harco or CertainTeed
92 2" Knock On
93 3" Knock On
94 4" Knock On
95 6" Knock On
96 8" Knock On
FULL CIRCLE REPAIR CLAMPS - Ford
97 34" x 3" 0.88x3R
98 1 14" x 3"
99 2" x 7" 2.35-2.63
100 2" x 15" 2.35-2.63
101 2 12" x 7" 2.70-3.00
102 3" x 7" PVC
103 3" x 7" DI
104 4" x 7" PVC
105 4" x 7" DI
106 6" x 7" PVC
107 6" x 7" DI
108 6" x 12" PVC
109 6" x 12" DI
110 8" x 7" PVC
111 8" x 7" DI
112 8" x 12" PVC
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FULL CIRCLE REPAIR CLAMPS - Ford (Continued)
113 8" x 12" DI
114 12" x 12" PVC
115 12" x 12" DI
HYDRANT REPAIR KITS
116 M.H.
117 Clow
118 American Darling
119 Mueller
FIRE HYDRANTS - Flow Control B84B5 *Must comply with AWWA C-502 *Must have test pressure of 300 psig & working
pressure of 175 psig. Must have safety flange (break away traffic model). Must be painted fire hydrant red enameled paint
completely. (M.H., Mueller, or American)
120 3 Foot 514" Style 129
121 3 12 Foot 514" Style 129
122 4 Foot 514" Style 129
123 4 12 Foot 514" Style 129
124 5 Foot 514" Style 129
125 6 Foot 514" Style 129
126 3 Foot Blowoff Hydrant
VALVE BOX RISERS
127 5 14" x 1"
128 5 14" x 2"
129 5 14" x 3"
130 5 14" x 3 12"
131 5 14" x 6"
VALVE BOXES - Achenson Foundry, Mueller #E-2702, Tyler Founder #6850, Bingham & Taylor #4905
132 Short 2 pc Scrw 10T/15B Comp
133 Long 2 pc Scrw 16T/24B Comp
134 Valve Box Lid Only
135 Valve Box Ring
CURBSTOP & METER LOCKS
136 A&J Meter Locks
137 Hydrant Meter Locks
MISCELLANEOUS
138 8oz. Rain or Shine
139 8oz. Purple Primer
140 16oz. Thread Sealant Tru Blu
141 Concrete #80
142 Water Plug (5 Gal Bucket - 50lb)
143 Master Lock - Key 2396 (4KALH)
MicroFlexSafegripGlovesExtendedCuff12milPowderFreeSizeXL100glovesperbox10boxesper
144
case
145 Thickster Gloves Extended Cuff 14mil Powder Free Gloves Size XL 50 gloves per box 10 boxes per case
146 34" Zinc Plated Rod Coupling
147 34" x 10' Zinc Plated All Thread Rod
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MISCELLANEOUS (Continued)
148 Rags (10lb box)
149 Red Hot Sewer Solvent (5 Gal Bucket - 50lb)
150 Obstruction Control (40lb) Polyventive FG2683-P or equal
151 Pipe Lubricant 1Quart containers
152 Pipe Lubricant 1Gallon containers
153 Probing Rod 4' length with current insulator
154 Water Line Markers Carsonite or equal
155 Sewer Line Markers Carsonite or equal
INVERTED MARKING PAINT (SOLVENT BASED) & MARKING FLAGS
156 APWA Blue Marking Paint 17oz (Krylon or Equal)
157 APWA Green Marking Paint 17oz (Krylon or Equal)
158 APWA White Marking Paint 17oz (Krylon or Equal)
159 Marking Flags (Pk of 1,000)
BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
160 34" Wilkins #700XL (1UFMX34UF-700XL) (1" FMTC x 34" FNPT) or McDonald M7113JF43 MTR x FIP
161 1" Wilkins #700XL (114WFMX1UF-700XL) (1" FMTC x 1" FNPT) or McDonald M7113JF43 MTR x FIP
162 2" Wilkins #950 or McDonald M7113JF43 MTR x FIP
163 3" Wilkins #709 or McDonald M7113JF43 MTR x FIP
164 4" Wilkins #709 or McDonald M7113JF43 MTR x FIP
165 6" Wilkins #709 or McDonald M7113JF43 MTR x FIP
CURBSTOPS - A.Y. McDonald
166 34" Comp x 34" Swivel 76100 MWT
167 34" FIP x 34" FIP 76102 W
168 34" Comp x 34" Comp 76100 WT
169 1" Comp x 1" Swivel 76100 MWT
170 1" FIP x 1" FIP 76102 W
171 1" Comp x 1" Swivel 76100 WT
172 2" FIP x 2" FIP 76102 W
173 34" x 5/8" x 34" Ball Curb CTS x CTS 76100 WT
174 34" Compression Shutoff 7610W
CORPORATION STOP 74701BT (AWWA/CC x T CTS Compression) - A.Y. McDonald
175 34" Corporation Stop
176 1" Corporation Stop
METER COUPLINGS - A.Y. McDonald
177 34" CTS x 34" FIP 74754T
178 34" CTS x 34" MIP 74753T
179 34" CTS x 34" Flare 74755T
180 34" 90 Degree Bend 74761T Comp x Comp
181 34" Coupling 74758T
182 34" T-Nut 4700T
183 1" CTS x 1" FIP 74754T
184 1" CTS x 1" MIP 74753T
185 1" T-Nut 4700T
186 1" 90 Degree Bend 74761T Comp x Comp
187 1" Coupling 74758T
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