MEADOW STREET WATERLINE PRODUCTS

The City of Charlottesville Utilities Department is soliciting quotes under RFQ 27-48 for the supply of waterline products to support an in-house watermain replacement project on Meadow Street. All products must be new, unused, and of current production, with a strict requirement that only Kennedy or Mueller brands be provided for hydrants and valves. Specifically, hydrants must be 4 feet in size, and water valve boxes must be three-piece units manufactured by Capital Foundry of VA Inc., utilizing models 562S, VB-EXTN, and VB-BASE-160. All items must be delivered to the Meadow Street project site within 14 days of the Notice of Award, with the contractor assuming full responsibility for delivery, unloading, and storage. The City requires 48 hours' notice prior to delivery. Quotations must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by 2:00 pm on October 22, 2026. Bidders must provide their State Corporation Commission identification number and certify compliance with non-discrimination, drug-free workplace, and anti-collusion regulations. Award evaluation is based on compliance with RFQ requirements and the bidder's qualifications, though Bid Additive 1 will not be a factor. The City maintains the option to place additional orders at the original unit price within the first 120 days of the contract, up to 100 percent of the original quantity. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability with the City named as an additional insured, and Automobile Liability. Invoicing must include the City's purchase order or contract number and be submitted to the designated payment address. The City is exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes. All shipping containers must be legibly marked with the purchase order number, commodity description, and quantity, utilizing standard commercial packaging.