This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Mobile, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This IFB is for the Purchase of Two (2) 36" Gate Valves for the Nitrification Bypass at Wright Smith WWTP with the following specifications: o MJ x FL - Mechanical Joint x Flange Joint o Resilient Wedge o Open Left, Non-Rising Stem, Operating Nut o Stainless Steel Bolts and Nuts o EPDM Gaskets o Spur Gearing with a 4 to 1 ratio o Preferred Manufacturer - American Flow Control or approved equal. #36GVMJFLSG-AFC Equivalent valves must be approved prior to the bid opening. Please submit equivalent valve specifications for approval no later than June 6, 2025 to Billy Wilkerson. All bids must be submitted on the attached forms or your bid will be disqualified. Bidder shall furnish all the information required by the solicitation. The bidder's name must be typed or printed on the bid sheet, and signed by the bidder or appropriate authorized executive officer of the bidder's company. Bidders must initial any changes or erasures. Bidders should retain a copy of bids for their records. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this solicitation by signing and returning each addendum or by identifying the addendum number and the date on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum by a bidder will result in rejection of the bid if MAWSS determines that the addendum contains information that materially changes the requirements. All bids shall be quoted FOB Destination, freight prepaid with no additional charges. Unless otherwise specified in the bid, all prices will be on a firm-fixed price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred. A Purchase Order and this "Invitation for Bid" with "Specifications," "Conditions," "Bid Form," signed by the successful bidder's authorized representative, and all attached drawings and other documents furnished by MAWSS to the bidders with the Invitation for Bid in order to illustrate the contract requirements, will constitute a contract for the goods and/or services to be purchased. Bidder understands and agrees that manufacturer and part numbers are provided for descriptive purposes only. Items of equal or better quality will be considered but must be approved by MAWSS in writing. Upon delivery, if the quality, durability or performance of any product represented as equal or better is determined by MAWSS to be unsatisfactory, MAWSS will require a suitable substitute or will require that the originally specified item be delivered, at the unit price originally offered by bidder. No substitution for items to be provided pursuant to this contract shall be permitted during the contract period without the express written consent of MAWSS. All items provided shall be for commercial use and for the purposes reflected in the contract documents. No bid on closed out or discontinued item(s) will be accepted. Item(s) that have a determinable shelf life must be disclosed at the time of bid submittal. Bidder understands that his/her bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. Bidder understands and agrees that quantities will be purchased by MAWSS on an "as needed" basis to replenish inventory. MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one item. A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication, division, addition or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the MAWSS Purchasing Buyer prior to award. In such cases, unit prices shall not be changed. Event Bid Description: Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified in order to be considered. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Envelopes must bear the name of the supplier, company address and the words "IFB 25-025 36 in Gate Valves for Wright Smith" or "IFB 25-025 NO QUOTE." Facsimile or email bids will not be accepted. The bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to furnish the items as defined in the specifications for the unit price set opposite each item. Pricing shall be FOB Mobile, Alabama MAWSS reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to terminate the bid process at any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS's best interest.