Water Distribution Materials

Please submit a bid for furnishing Water Distribution Materials over time period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, allowing for a 30-day cancellation notice by the City only, with the supplier making no claim for damages or additional compensation by reason of such cancellation. The price for the items(s) will be fixed.

The City of Akron intends to purchase the subject items from the lowest and best responsible bidder or bidders (each, a "supplier") in accordance with the conditions and specifications contained or referenced in this Invitation to Bid.

All brass service fittings described in the following specifications shall meet or exceed the latest revision of the AWWA Standard C-800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, and all other requirements called for in these specifications. All stops and fittings shall comply with NSF 61-G and contain less than 0.25 percent lead.

The specifications cover the following items:

• Service Fittings
• Couplings
• Fire Hydrants
• Gland Packs
• Stainless Steel Sleeves
• Butterfly & Gate Valves
• Valve Boxes

Extended range couplings shall be Romac Macro as manufactured by Romac Industries (no substitution accepted). The coupling shall be tightened by one bolt on each end ring and rated to a working pressure of 260 psi.

The hydrants shall be the post type with a dry barrel, compression type valve that closes with the water line pressure, designed for a minimum working pressure of 200 pounds per square inch in ordinary waterworks service. Hydrants shall have a minimum 5.25-inch diameter main valve opening. Wet barrel hydrants are not acceptable.

Approved brands and models shall be:

• AFC B-62-B
• EJ WaterMaster 5CD250
• AFC B-84-B with six-inch valve

**Bids are only accepted via submission on the City's Euna Procurement portal at https://akronohio.bonfirehub.com/.** No submission by mail, in-person, faxed, or emailed will be accepted. All required documentation to bid must be submitted via Euna Procurement.

Any award will be made to the lowest and best responsible bidder or bidders. The determination of the lowest and best responsible bidder may involve, but are not limited to: price, conformity to specifications, financial ability to perform, previous performance, materials, compliance with related awards/laws/ordinances, availability of supply, delivery promise, terms of payment, compatibility as required, other costs, and other objective factors.

Pursuant to Section 34.09 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Akron, Ohio, the Purchasing Agent has determined that a bid or performance bond will not be required.

Price quoted shall be FOB Delivered to the location designated on the purchase order. It will be understood that the City receives Net 30 day terms.

Each bidder must return a completed IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). All bidders must submit their Federal Tax Identification Number on their bid.