Annual Contract for Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters

Agency: Mobile Water Service System(MAWSS)
State: Alabama
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 332710 - Machine Shops
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2026
Due Date: Apr 3, 2026
Solicitation No: IFB 26-020
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Annual Contract for Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters

  • Contract or Solicitation Number IFB 26-020

  • Solicitation Description

    Contract Period: 5/1/26 through 4/30/27 with two possible 1-year extension options

  • Opening Date April 3rd 2026

  • Contact Mike Grimes (251) 402-0042 or mgrimes@mawss.com

  • Solicitation Document(s)

    ifb-26-020-tapping-saddles.pdf

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Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II
(251) 694-3110 Office
jasawyer@mawss.com
Mobile Area Water and
Sewer System
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618-2236
PO Box 180249
Mobile, AL 36618-0249
INVITATION FOR BID
March 20, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER
IFB 26-020
NAME OF BID
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
BID OPENING DATE
Annual Contract for Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters
MAWSS Bid Box
East Visitor Entrance
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618
If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to the Warehouse:
1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618
April 3, 2026
BID CLOSING TIME
10:30 am Central Time
AWARD WILL BE MADE BY
Total Cost & Lead Time
CONTRACT PERIOD
MATERIAL DELIVERED TO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT
5/1/26 through 4/30/27 with two possible 1-year extension options
MAWSS Warehouse
1610 Shelton Beach Road Ext
Mobile, AL 36618
Mike Grimes (251) 402-0042 or mgrimes@mawss.com
APPLICABLE SDP POLICY
None
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 26-020 Tapping Saddles” or “IFB 26-020 NO QUOTE.” Facsimile or email bids will not be accepted.
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. 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.
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.
IFB 26-020 Annual Contract – Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters
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IFB 26-020 TAPPING SADDLES, CLAMPS AND COUPLING ADAPTERS
CONDITIONS
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for Tapping Saddles in our Purchasing
Department Bid Box located at the East Visitor Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 no later than 10:30 a.m. local
time on April 3, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing time in the Operations Center Board room located at
the East Visitor Entrance. Award will be by Total Cost & Lead Time. 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.
All items shall be delivered to our Warehouse located at 1610 Shelton Beach Rd Ext. or to the job site as needed. The bidder
shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid Form.
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.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine prior to the bid opening whether any amendment, additions, deletions or
changes of any type have been made to this Invitation for Bid, Conditions, Specifications, Bid Form or any other bid documents.
Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.
Invoicing Requirements: Invoices need to be emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com. Please include
purchase order number on all invoices.
END OF CONDITIONS
IFB 26-020 Annual Contract – Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters
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IFB 26-020 TAPPING SADDLES, CLAMPS AND COUPLING ADAPTERS
SPECIFICATIONS AND BID SHEET
Specifications:
Body is to be constructed of ductile iron meeting ASTM A536. Straps, hex nuts, and washers to be stainless steel.
Outlet threads shall be CC as per current AWWA C800 Standard. Gaskets shall be of Buena-N rubber meeting ASTM
D2000 or equal. Double Strap Tapping Saddles have been approved and have U-bolts that are stainless steel with a
wide band attached to the U-bolt, to cradle pipe.
Materials bid as equals to the manufacturers listed must be approved by Daryl Russell, Director of Planning &
Marketing Development. Include manufacturer’s drawings and descriptions for all equals bids. If part numbers are
incorrect, please notify Mike Grimes (251-402-0042) or Joyce Sawyer immediately (251-694-3110). If part numbers
are missing, please list part number for items you are bidding. Note that the Lawson numbers are MAWSS inventory
numbers.
Category 1 – Double Strap Tapping Saddles
Cat. 1 Approved Manufacturers: JCM 406, Mueller DR2S & DR2W, Romac 202NS, Smith-Blair 317
Item Lawson #
#
1 11500040
2 11500070
3 11500080
4 11500090
5 11500100
6 11500120
7 11500130
8 11500150
9 11500160
10 11500170
11 11500180
12 11500200
13 11500210
14 11500230
15 11500240
16 11500930
17 11500940
18 11500950
19 11500960
Description
2” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
3” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
3” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
4” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
4” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
6” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
6” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
8” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
8” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
10” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
10” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
12” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
12” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
16” x 1” DS Tapping Saddles
16” x 2” DS Tapping Saddles
2” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for Class 200 PVC Pipe
3” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for Class 200 PVC Pipe, 1½ CC
4” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for C-900 DR 18 PVC Pipe, 1½ CC
6” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for C-900 DR 18 PVC Pipe, 1½ CC
IFB 26-020 Annual Contract – Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters
Est. 1 yr
Usage
43
2
1
10
2
92
16
35
7
7
1
5
5
7
2
16
9
8
3
Unit Cost
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IFB 26-020 TAPPING SADDLES, CLAMPS AND COUPLING ADAPTERS
BID SHEET (Cont’d)
Category 1 –Double Strap Tapping Saddles (Cont’d)
Item Lawson #
#
20 11500970
21 11500980
22 11500990
Description
8” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for C-900 DR 18 PVC Pipe, 1½ CC
10” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for C-900 DR 18 PVC Pipe, 1½ CC
12” x 1-1/2” DS Tapping Saddles
for C-900 DR 18 PVC Pipe, 1½ CC
Est. 1 yr
Usage
1
1
1
Total Category 1 (x1 each)
Unit Cost
Manufacturer
Delivery
____
Category 2 – Full Circle Repair Clamps
Cat. 2 Approved Manufacturers: Dresser Utility Solutions Ultra, Smith-Blair 226 (to 12”), 228 (14” & up)
Mueller (Hymax): Clamp, Lug 500, Lug 700, Snap 200, SS 500, Versa
Romac: Armor Seal, C, CC, CSC, Cast Lug, SCC, SL1, SL2, SS Clamp
Category 2A - Repair Clamps - Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, C900 (PVC), DIPS HDPE
Item Lawson #
#
23 11600110
24 11600120
25 11600130
26 11600150
27 11600160
28 11600170
29 11600180
30 11600190
31 11600200
32 11600210
33 11600220
34 11600230
35 11600240
Description
2” x 7” FCR Clamps
2” x 15” FCR Clamps
2-1/4”- 2½” x 7” FCR Clamps
3” x 7” FCR Clamps
3”-4” x 7” FCR Clamps
3”-4” x 15” FCR Clamps
4” x 7” FCR Clamps
4” x 15” FCR Clamps
6” x 7” FCR Clamps
6” x 15” FCR Clamps
8” x 7” FCR Clamps
8” x 15” FCR Clamps
10” x 7” FCR Clamps
Est. 1 yr
Usage
200
93
2
4
1
1
40
6
149
32
29
1
3
Unit Cost
IFB 26-020 Annual Contract – Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters
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IFB 26-020 TAPPING SADDLES, CLAMPS AND COUPLING ADAPTERS
BID SHEET (Cont’d)
Category 2A - Repair Clamps - Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, C900 (PVC), DIPS HDPE (Cont’d)
Item Lawson #
#
36 11600250
37 11600260
38 11600270
39 11600280
40 11600290
41 11600300
42 11600310
43 11600320
44 11600330
45 11600340
46 11600350
Description
10” x 15” FCR Clamps
12” x 7” FCR Clamps
12” x 12” FCR Clamps
12” x 15” FCR Clamps
14” x 18” FCR Clamps
16” x 10” FCR Clamps
16” x 18” FCR Clamps
16” x 24” FCR Clamps
20” x 20” FCR Clamps
24” x 18” FCR Clamps
30” x 18” FCR Clamps
Est. 1 yr
Usage
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Total Category 2A (x1 each)
Unit Cost
Manufacturer
Delivery
Category 2B - Repair Clamps – HDPE (Universal)
Item Lawson #
#
47 11600185
48 11600202
49 11600225
50 11600187
51 11600203
52 11600227
Description
4” x 7” Universal Clamp Poly
6” x 7” Universal Clamp Poly
8” x 7” Universal Clamp Poly
4” x 12” Universal Clamp Poly
6” x 12” Universal Clamp Poly
8” x 12” Universal Clamp Poly
Est. 1 yr
Usage
1
1
1
1
3
1
Total Category 2B (x1 each)
_____
Unit Cost
Manufacturer
Delivery
_____
IFB 26-020 Annual Contract – Tapping Saddles, Clamps and Coupling Adapters
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