Culvert Pipe, Beveled End Section, Couplers and Other Drainage System Products

Cowlitz County, Washington, issued solicitation number 406 for the procurement of culvert pipe, beveled end sections, couplers, and other drainage system products for a performance period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This open-ended, as-needed agreement covers a variety of materials, including corrugated polyethylene and Snap Tite HDPE pipes ranging from 12 to 63 inches, concrete catch basins, and erosion control materials such as silt fences and straw wattles. All products must conform to the 2024 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction as defined by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the American Public Works Association. Bids were due by December 18, 2024, and must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Board of County Commissioners in Kelso, Washington. The contract operates on a basis where the vendor is responsible for loading materials onto County trucks at the vendor's stockpile, with the County handling transportation. Award decisions are made at the discretion of the Engineer based on material availability, product quality, distance to the point of use, and past service performance, typically favoring the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Payments are processed monthly following the use of materials upon receipt of a detailed invoice.