MOV Purchase for AO1 and S5x15

The Tarrant Regional Water District is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-086 for the purchase of two large-diameter multiple orifice valves—a 36-inch and a 42-inch valve—intended for installation in the AO1 and S5x15 projects. The procurement package, with a budget of $700,000, requires delivery of goods fully assembled and ready for installation by March 30, 2027. The scope includes comprehensive design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of valves along with all associated components such as manual and electric operators, stems, gear boxes, and gaskets. The valves must be bidirectional, capable of handling rated pressures, and accompanied by detailed installation drawings, operating manuals, and maintenance documentation adhering to established American standards including ASME, ASTM, and MSS. Delivery is to the Tarrant Regional Water District facility in Trinidad, Texas, with inspection and acceptance conducted both at the point of origin and destination to ensure compliance with strict quality and technical specifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on a best-value trade-off approach, considering price (40%), delivery schedule (20%), and experience in providing similar goods and services (each weighted at 20%). Offerors must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience with similar contracts and provide comprehensive technical data, including certifications such as ISO 9001 and NSF, warranty acknowledgments, and detailed equipment descriptions. Inspection standards include multiple nondestructive testing methods with acceptance criteria drawn from recognized ASTM and ASME standards. Contract clauses address compliance with state laws and sales tax codes, conflict of interest, non-collusion, insurance, and technical requirements, although no standard FAR clauses or MIL-STDs for packaging or marking are specified. The procurement process mandates electronic proposal submission via the OpenGov portal by May 18, 2026, with specific instructions for narrative content and documentation attachments. Administrative and payment details remain broadly outlined, with invoicing managed through the Project Management Information System. Overall, the contract emphasizes thorough quality assurance, adherence to technical requirements, and timely delivery to meet the District’s operational needs.