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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the City of Tulsa, Finance Department, for cast iron sleeves and kits for the Water and Sewer Department. The contract will be for one year, with potential for additional one-year renewals. Bids are due on April 22, 2026, and will be opened on April 23, 2026. All questions must be submitted via email to the assigned buyer at least 10 days prior to the bid submission date. Bidders must agree to the City's standard purchase agreement terms and conditions. The bid must meet or exceed specified technical requirements, including material standards for low-lead brass and compliance with federal regulations. Delivery is FOB Tulsa, Oklahoma, or other designated points, with prices quoted including all charges prepaid by the seller. Bidders must state the number of days required for delivery. All bids must be sealed and submitted either by mail or delivery to the City Clerk's office. No faxed or emailed bids will be considered. The City reserves the right to make multiple or partial awards. The award will generally go to the lowest responsible bidder, considering price, specifications, bidder history, experience, delivery time, and performance data. Bidders must include manufacturers' names and part numbers on Exhibit A. Insurance requirements include general liability and automobile liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence, and workers' compensation at statutory limits. Sellers will have 10 days after notification of bid acceptance to provide proof of coverage. References are required if specified. The City may reject any bid that does not contain all necessary materials, signatures, and affidavits, or that does not meet specifications. Bids received after the stated date and time will not be accepted. The City's official bid clock is located at the City Clerk's office. The City reserves the right to postpone or cancel the IFB. Successful bidders will have ten days from notification of acceptance to provide a completed IRS Form W-9. The offer submitted as the bid is firm and irrevocable. The City may accept bids under $100,000 via purchase order instead of a formal purchase agreement. All invoices should be emailed to ***@***. *. *, with payment made net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or acceptance of supplies/services. The agreement is binding for one year from the date of execution, with potential for renewal. Seller warrants that supplies will be of good materials and workmanship, free from defects, and conform to specifications. Services will be performed by skilled personnel in a professional manner. Warranties remain in effect for one year from acceptance or as specified. Seller bears the risk of loss or damage until acceptance. Force majeure events may extend delivery dates. Seller must comply with all applicable laws, including those related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. The City is subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, so confidentiality cannot be assured. The agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, with venue in Tulsa County.
The bid submission date is April 22, 2026. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 PM CST on this date. The bid opening date is April 23, 2026. Bidders must state the number of days required for delivery under normal conditions.
Payment will be made net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or the City's acceptance of the supplies or services, whichever is later. Invoices should be emailed to apinvoices@cityoftulsa. org.
Seller warrants that all supplies will be of good materials and workmanship, free from defects, and will conform to the specifications. Seller also assures that supplies are covered by all available manufacturer warranties. For services, seller warrants that they will be performed using personnel of required skill, experience, and qualifications in a professional and workmanlike manner. All warranties will remain in effect for a period of one year from the date the City accepts the supplies and/or services, or as specified in the specifications, whichever is later.
The bid award will generally go to the lowest responsible bidder, considering price, specifications, bidder history and experience, delivery time, maintenance requirements, and performance data.
To do business with the City, you must agree to the terms and conditions of the City's standard purchase agreement. Authorized agents must sign certain bid documents. Entities organized in states other than Oklahoma must follow the law of the state in which they are organized. Bidders must include the manufacturers' names and part numbers for the items they are bidding on Exhibit A.
The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement and pursue collection under any performance bond, as well as seek any other damages to which it may be entitled in law or in equity, if the bidder fails to deliver supplies and/or services as specified in their bid.
Bidders not recommended for award may submit an appeal via email to the assigned buyer before the SSA committee meeting.