Hardware Non-Electrical (Stock) & Operating Supplies (Stock)

The City of Tacoma is soliciting bids under solicitation number TW26-0226N for the procurement of new and unused non-electrical hardware and operating stock supplies. The scope of work includes various items such as service clamps, copper tubing, bronze ells, and galvanized couplings. All materials must adhere to strict technical standards, including NSF/ANSI 372 for lead content in potable water applications, ASTM B88 for copper tubing, and ASTM B43 for red brass. Specific marking requirements apply, such as the permanent indication of size ranges on clamp bodies and the NL identifier on lead-free products. Certain items, including reducers, must be manufactured within two years of the purchase order date. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 AM on October 16, 2026, via email to sendbid@tacoma.gov using the official City of Tacoma bid solicitation form. To be considered responsive, vendors must provide a mandatory signature and clearly circle or underline the quoted part numbers and manufacturers. Substitutions are not permitted at the time of award, and vendors must select from the approved manufacturer list. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a default delivery timeline of two weeks after receipt of order if no other date is specified. The contract is governed by the City of Tacoma Standard Terms and Conditions.