Purchase and Delivery of Assorted Precast Underground Concrete Vaults, Pads and lids for a 5 year period.

The City of Palo Alto's Purchasing and Contract Administration department, on behalf of the Utilities Electric Engineering Department, is seeking quotations for the procurement and delivery of assorted Precast Underground Concrete Vaults, Pads, and Lids over a period of up to five years. The solicitation, identified as RFQ194877, was posted on October 14, 2025, with a response deadline of October 21, 2025. The project aims to source these concrete components from either the specified manufacturer or approved alternates, provided that detailed drawings are submitted for each item to ensure proper evaluation. The city reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors, depending on the bids received and their compliance with specifications. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is categorized under NAICS code 327390. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to the provided specifications and the submission of manufacturer or alternate drawings for each quoted item. The designated point of contact for inquiries is Renee Howard, reachable via email at renee.howard@paloalto.gov or by phone at 650-496-5900. The project is part of California’s municipal procurement efforts and is managed through the city’s procurement portal for further details and updates.