This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in San Antonio, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The San Antonio Water System is soliciting bids/proposals for the purchase of pit stakes fiber rods used in meter boxes. We highly recommend online submission. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier. Electronic Bids can not be accepted after the specified date/ time. Sealed Bids received late will be returned; they will not be opened nor considered in the evaluation of the bid. The undersigned agrees, if the bid is accepted, to furnish any and all items upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the specifications. The period of acceptance of this bid will be 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. The San Antonio Water System Purchasing Department is willing to assist any bidder(s) in the interpretation of bid provisions or explanation of how bid forms are to be completed. Assistance may be received by visiting the Purchasing Office in the SAWS Main Office, 2800 US Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78212, or by calling (210) 233-3819. Rod, Fiber 3/8 inch diameter Preferred length 4ft (48 in) Smooth Finish Urethane coating (prevents splintering) White Example product: SmoothCoate FiberRod Post Common use is temporary fencing (electrified netting) The delivery schedule for this material is that every 2 months the successful bidder will ship approximately 10,850 rods. Bidder must provide in the manufacturer and part number it is quoting on the bid line notes or bid may not be considered to be complete. 14. Bidder need to provide a delivery schedule for material listed on the price schedule. That information can be uploaded as an attachment on the bid document. 15. Materials delivery maybe an additional consideration on for award. 16. Safety Vendor/Contractor recognizes and agrees that safety is of great importance in performing any work for SAWS, regardless of the risk associated with the work. Vendor/Contractor shall perform all work safely, in compliance with SAWS PPE Guidelines for Industrial Facilities, Vendor/Contractors safety program, and any additional safety standards, plans, procedures, rules or requirements set for in the Contract. Bidders or their representatives are prohibited from communicating with any City of San Antonio officials to include: o City Council members (as defined by the City of San Antonio Ethics Code), o City Council member's staff, and o San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Board of Trustees regarding the bid from the time the bid is released until it has been acted upon by the Board of Trustees. 2. Respondents or their representatives are prohibited from communicating with SAWS employees regarding this bid, except as provided under TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, from the time the bid is released until the contract is awarded. 3. This includes "thank you" letters, phone calls, emails, and any contact that results in the direct or indirect discussion of the bid response submitted by Bidder. 4. Violation of this provision by the Bidder and/or their agent may lead to disqualification of the Bidder's bid response from consideration. Prospective bidders must prove beyond any doubt to SAWS Purchasing Department that they are duly qualified, capable, bondable, etc. to fulfill and abide by the specifications herein listed. 2. When contractor cannot abide by terms and conditions in fulfilling the contract, contractor must supply service or supplies from other sources at the contract price. If contractor delays in the above, SAWS reserves the right to purchase on the open market and charge contractor the difference between contract price and the purchase price. 3. Bidders' facilities and equipment may be a determining factor in making the bid award. All bidders may be subject to inspection of their facilities and equipment. 4. Price must remain firm for the duration for the contract period. 5. All bids submitted shall be valid for a period of not less than ninety (90) calendar days. 6. Questions: Bidders may submit questions concerning the services in this bid in writing through the Ionwave bid portal. 7. Questions regarding this bid received after 4:00 PM Central Time on November 15, 2022 will not be answered in order to allow ample time for distribution of answers and/ or addendums to this bid. 8. Award will be made to the overall lowest responsible bidder per individual item whose price has been determined to be fair and reasonable. SAWS reserve the right to award the materials based on expeditated delivery. 9. Unbalanced Bids: SAWS may not award a contract based on a bid with unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. A bid may be rejected if SAWS determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to SAWS. 10. Where manufacturers and models are designated by name and number in the invitation for bid, "approved equal" bids by manufacturers not so designated will not be accepted unless authorized in writing by Purchasing Division. 11. All requests for approved equals must be submitted in writing with printed manufacturers' specification sheets to Mr. Anthony Rubin, SAWS Purchasing Division, P. O. Box 2449, San Antonio, Texas 78298-2449. Notification may also occur via fax at (210) 233-5433 with hard copy of request to follow. Deadline for notification shall occur no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 15, 2022. SAWS will review to determine acceptability in accordance with specifications contained herein.