IWQ 141315 Purchase of 16¿ Full-Port Glass Lined Plug Valve

The Gwinnett County Government is soliciting the purchase of 16-inch full-port glass lined plug valves. The procurement requires valves to be furnished with ANSI B16.1 125-pound flanged end connections and rectangular plug ports that are 100% of the standard pipe area per ASME/ANSI B36.10M. Each valve must include a linking repair kit and a two-year warranty from the date of acceptance. Technical specifications prohibit the use of metallic bearings, O-ring seals, or non-adjustable packing, and strictly forbid the repair of ductile iron castings through plugging, impregnation, welding, or brazing. All valves must undergo hydrostatic and seat testing before linings and coatings are applied, with markings adhering to MSS SP-25, including cast indicators for open position and flow direction. Shipping must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, and Allowed, with valves secured to pallets or crates and shipped in the open position. End flanges must be protected by wood-fiber, plastic, or metal covers. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor or the highest scoring firm, with a preference for vendors offering time payment discounts within ten days of the month's end. Mandatory requirements include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond, all with appropriate A.M. Best ratings. Additionally, vendors must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, provide at least three references for similar work, and possess a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate if operating within the unincorporated area of the county.