Couplings, Clamps, and Restrainers

City of Tulsa Finance Department
Invitation for Bid (IFB)
TAC 1214D
Supplies or Services Requested: Couplings, Clamps, and Restrainers
Department: Water and Sewer
NIGP Commodity Code(s): 659-97, 670-64, 890-45
Solicitation Schedule
EVENT DATE
IFB Issue Date 6/30/2026
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference No Pre-Bid Conference
Deadline for Questions 7/13/2026
Submitted to assigned buyer via email. 10 Days prior to IFB due date
Bid Submission Date 7/22/2026
Either mailed or delivered to City Clerk address. Bids
are open the day after the due date.
If You have any questions or need additional information, contact the Assigned Buyer:
Julie Miller, Buyer | jamiller@cityoftulsa.org
All questions should be emailed with TAC 1214D on the subject line.
Submit Bids (sealed) to:
City of Tulsa - City Clerk's Office
175 E. 2ND St., Suite 260
Tulsa, OK 74103
Bids (2 total:1 original, 1 copy) must be sealed and either mailed or delivered.
Write the Bid Number, Supplies or Service requested (as listed above) and Bid
Opening Date on the lower left corner of the outside of Your Bid envelope. Feel
free to use included packing slip. No faxed or emailed Bids will be considered.
Barring certain circumstances (Section III-5), Bids received after the stated date
and time will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

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I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
1. Overview and Goals
The goal of this solicitation is to secure a source to purchase Couplings, Clamps, and Restrainers
for use by the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Tulsa.
2. Term of Contract
The City intends to award a one-year annual contract. The City may offer the Seller the opportunity
for additional one-year terms. The City also reserves the right to make multiple or partial awards. To
do business with the City, You must agree to the terms and conditions of the City's standard
Purchase Agreement, indicated by Your Authorized Agent's signature on the Purchase Agreement.
Capitalized terms used in this IFB and not defined in the Purchase Agreement shall have the
meanings as ascribed to them in Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances.
The entire Invitation for Bid (IFB), including any additional information submitted by Bidder and
Accepted by City will be included as part of the Agreement between Seller and City. All sheets of
this IFB (including Sections I-VI) must be submitted.
Authorized Agent
Several parts of the Bid (Affidavits, Purchase Agreement) must be signed by an "Authorized
Agent." An Authorized Agent means an agent who is legally authorized to bind the Seller under the
law of the state in which the Seller is legally organized. For instance, under Oklahoma law, the
Authorized Agent for each of the following types of entities is as stated below:
o Corporations - the president, board chair or board vice chair (or the vice president if the corporation
was formed in Oklahoma) can sign; others can sign if they have and provide the City with (i) a corporate
resolution giving them authority to bind the Seller, and (ii) a recent certificate of secretary indicating
the authority is still valid and was in full force and effect on the date of the signature. (See IFB Section
VI for sample of a Certificate of Secretary)
o General Partnerships - any partner can sign to bind all partners.
o Limited Partnerships - the general partner must sign.
o Individuals - no additional authorization is required, but signatures must be witnessed and notarized.
o Sole Proprietorship - the owner can sign. Any other person can sign if s/he provides a recent Power
of Attorney, signed by the owner, authorizing him/her to bind the sole proprietorship.
o Limited Liability Company (LLC) - any manager of the LLC elected by the members of the LLC, or
any member signing as manager of the LLC. All other signers will need a Consent of Members signed
by all the Members of the LLC authorizing their signature on or up to 30 days before the date of their
signature. (See Section VI for sample of a Consent of Members)
Entities organized in states other than Oklahoma must follow the law of the state in which they are
organized.
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II. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. Scope of Services
The City is requesting Bids for Couplings, Clamps, and Restrainers for use by the Water and Sewer
Department.
Delivery Requirements
All prices quoted shall be based on delivery F.O.B. Tulsa, Oklahoma or to any other points as may
be designated in the Specifications, with all charges prepaid by Seller to the actual point of delivery.
Bids must state the number of Days required for delivery under normal conditions.
Absolutely no items over 500lbs. may be directly shipped to the City, requiring the City personnel to
unload from the shipping truck or trailer. The City carries no responsibility for any damages incurred
during an unloading occurrence. All unloading shall be the responsibility of the Seller and/or shipping
entity.
Additional Delivery Requirements:
2317 S Jackson, Tulsa, OK 74107 (2 locations at this address)
5605 S Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74146
4235 N 93rd E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115
2. Specifications
The Bid must meet or exceed the following Specifications.
DUCTILE AND CAST IRON FITTINGS
(2025 Engineering Specs)
203.1.5 Fittings for ductile iron pipe shall be cast or ductile iron. Cast iron and ductile iron fittings
shall conform to the current edition of ANSI/AWWA C110, Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron
Fittings; or the current edition of ANSI/AWWA C153, Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings. The
length of all solid sleeves (both AWWA C110 and C153) shall be the longest length listed
in the AWWA C110 specification (12-inch length for 3-inch through 12-inch sleeves, 15-
inch length for 14-inch through 24-inch sleeves, and 24-inch length for 30-inch through
48-inch sleeves).
203.2.2 Mechanical joints and push-on joints shall conform to, and be tested in accordance
with, the American National Standard for Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron and Gray-
Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings, ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
203.2.3 Flange joints shall conform to the current edition of ANSI/ASME B16.1, Gray Iron Pipe
Flanges and Flanged Fitting: Classes 25, 125, and 250.
203.2.5 Split case iron tapping sleeves shall be of 150 psi working pressure. Sleeve body shall
be cast iron conforming to AWWA C110. Sleeves shall have mechanical joints conforming
to AWWA C111 on the run and a flange branch conforming to ASME B16.1, Class 125.
End gaskets shall be natural rubber or neoprene material conforming to AWWA C111.
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203.2.6 Flexible stainless-steel tapping sleeves shall be rated at 150 psi pressure, with flanges
meeting the current edition of ANSI/AWWA C207. Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks
Service, Sizes 4 In Through 144 In. (100 mm Through 3,600 mm) Assembly shall be NSF
or UL rated. Bolts, nuts, and washers shall be stainless steel. Gaskets shall conform to
AWWA C111.
203.3.1 Cast iron and ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be bituminous coated outside and cement-
mortar lined inside with seal coat in accordance with American National Standard for
Cement Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water,
ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4.
Blind flanges shall be fabricated from material as specified under AWWA C207.
Joint restrainers must be a wedge action type restrained joint assembly equal to the Megalug
Series 1100 or the Ford Meter Box Uni-Flange Series 1400. Restrainers must have twist-off-nuts
that break at a specific torque. Screw type retainer glands will not be accepted. Only American Flex
Ring, EBAA Megalug, Ford Meter Box Uni-Flange, or Star StarGrip restrainers will be accepted.
203.2.4 Where ductile or cast-iron pipe is to be tapped, a split case iron or a flexible stainless-
steel tapping sleeve may be used.
Tapped full circle repair clamp double band couplings must be furnished with stainless steel nuts
and bolts coated to prevent galling. Only Ford Meter Box, Rockwell, Powerseal, Smith Blair, Mueller,
or JCM Ind. Full circle clamp couplings will be accepted.
Flange coupling adapters must be Smith-Blair or Powerseal. Other brands will not be accepted.
The adapter body on sizes 3" thru 12" is not to exceed 4" in Length.
Multi-couplings must be Powerseal or Romac. Other brands will not be accepted.
Bidder must specify the make and model and supply specification literature covering the item(s) bid
if other than those listed. Fittings shall be complete with necessary accessories. Unless otherwise
specified above, bolts for cast iron and/or ductile iron fittings shall be carbon steel ANSI/ASTM A307,
Grade A only, in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C207.
Hymax couplings - Hymax is the only brand acceptable.
Note: Pricing of Mechanical Joints should not include seal kits and/or gland packs.
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III. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Bidder Registration: To ensure timely updates and alerts about business opportunities with the
City, interested Bidders should register as a Bidder with the City. To register, interested Bidders
should complete the City's vendor registration form by contacting Andrea Evans at
purchasing@cityoftulsa.org or check the City's "Selling to the City" Website.
2. Pre-Bid Conference: If a pre-Bid conference is required, see the first page for time and location.
No Pre-Bid Conference
3. Questions and Concerns: As You prepare Your Bid response, You may have questions or points
of clarification around this Solicitation. Any questions or comments about this Invitation for Bid
must be sent via e-mail to the buyer listed on the first page "Assigned Buyer" and be received at
least 10 Days prior to the Bid Submission Date. Please include the IFB Bid number (as
indicated on the title page) on all communications. Bidders may only communicate with the City
through the Assigned Buyer - communication with other City staff could result in disqualification.
4. Issuing of Addenda: The City may addend or amend its IFB at any time before the Bid
Submission Date. In addition to registering as a Bidder with the City, Bidders can check the
"Purchasing Bid Opportunities & Results" page on the City Website for the latest updates (linked
here). Any such amendments shall become a part of the Agreement. You must acknowledge
receipt of any Addenda or Amendments by writing in the issued Addenda numbers on Exhibit A -
Delivery and Pricing. City may reject any Bid that fails to acknowledge any Addenda or
Amendments.
5. Submission and Receipt of Bids: The City requires two completed Invitation for Bids: 1 Original
and 1 Copy. Each must be clearly labeled on the front sheet indicating "Original" or "Copy." Use
the Bidder Checklist to ensure Your Bid includes all required components. If a copy on electronic
media is also required, the box below will be checked.
Electronic Copy also required.
Bids must be received no later than 5:00 PM (CST) on the Bid Submission Date (see first page)
and delivered to:
City of Tulsa - City Clerk's Office
175 East 2nd Street, Suite 260
Tulsa Oklahoma 74103
Bids must be sealed and either mailed or delivered. The package, container, or envelope should
contain both of Your completed Bids, the original and the copy. Please use the provided label on
the last page of this IFB to clearly write the Bidder's legal name and Bid number on the outside
of the package, container, or envelope. No faxed or emailed Bids will be considered.
Bids received after the stated date and time will not be accepted. The timestamp clock located
at the City Clerk's Office on the second floor of City Hall at 175 East 2nd Street, Suite 260, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, 74103 is the City's official bid clock for this IFB. Timeliness of Bid submittals will be
determined using only this clock.
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Exceptions to Timeliness Requirement
The Purchasing Agent, at his/her sole discretion, may make exceptions only for the following
reasons:
* City Hall closed for business for part or all of the day on the date the response was due;
* If the Purchasing Agent deems it appropriate due to large-scale disruptions in supply chains
and the transportation industry that may have prevented delivery as required;
* If documented weather conditions caused the late delivery. You must provide documentation
of such weather to the satisfaction of the Purchasing Agent.
In the event that the Bid submittal is delivered after the time specified and does not meet the
exceptions listed above, the Bid will not be accepted, and the submittal envelope will not be
opened.
The City will not be liable for delays in delivery of Bids to the City due to handling by the U.S.
Postal Service, or any other type of delivery service. The City reserves the right to postpone the
date and time for submittal of Bids at any time prior to the Bid Opening Date or to delay or
reschedule the Bid Opening Date for its own convenience.
The City reserves the right to cancel, revise, or amend this IFB and associated bidding
documents up to the time specified for receipt of Bids.
6. Bid Opening: All Bid openings are public and take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, the day after
Bids are due. The Bid openings are held in the City of Tulsa Council Meeting Room, 175 East
2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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IV. BID EVALUATION AND AWARD
1. Bid Evaluation: The Assigned Buyer and departmental staff will work together to determine the
winning Bid. Generally speaking, the Bid award will go to the Lowest Secure Bidder: the Supply
or Service that can best meet the City's needs at the lowest cost. In addition to price and
specifications, the Buyer and departmental staff may also evaluate Bidder history and experience,
delivery time, maintenance requirements, and performance data, among other factors.
2. Bid Rejection or Withdrawal: The City may reject any or all Bids in whole or in part. Reasons a
Bid may be rejected include, but are not limited to the following:
* A submitted Bid does not contain all the necessary materials, signatures, and/or affidavits
(listed on the included checklist);
* The Bid does not meet specifications and requirements in some material way;
* The Bidder holds outstanding debt to the City;
* The Bidder adds additional terms and conditions that modify IFB requirements or attempt to
limit Bidder's liability to the City.
City reserves the right to waive minor deficiencies of specifications, technicalities, or informalities
in a Bid, provided that the best interest of the City would be served without prejudice to the rights
of other Bidders. Bid withdrawal, meanwhile, may only be accomplished by having an Authorized
Agent request the withdrawal in person at the City Clerk's office before the City's close of business
on the Bid Submission Date.
3. Bid Award Recommendation and Appeal: Upon receipt of the Bid recommended for selection,
the Assigned Buyer will email all participating Bidders a memo announcing the recommended Bid.
This email will include the time, date, and location (or virtual meeting link, if applicable) for the
Standard, Specifications, and Award (SSA) committee meeting at which the Bid award
recommendation will be considered.
Bidders not recommended for award may submit an appeal via email to the Assigned Buyer before
the SSA meeting.
SSA meetings are held Thursdays at 8:30am in the City of Tulsa Council Meeting Room, 175 East
2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
During this meeting, Bidders not recommended for award may present and request that the Bid
award recommendation be reconsidered.
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V. BID PROCESSING
1. Forms, Notice to Proceed, and Irrevocability of Offer: If the City Accepts Your Bid, You will
have ten (10) Days from notification of the Acceptance to provide a completed IRS form W-9. You
cannot start work until authorized to do so by the Purchasing Agent or a representative.
Bidder understands and acknowledges that the offer submitted as the Bid is firm and irrevocable
from the City's close of business on the Bid Submission Date until the date the City Accepts the
Bid or __365___ Days after the Bid Opening Date, whichever is earlier.
2. Purchase Order Without Contract: If the successful Bid is less than One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000), the City, in its sole discretion, may Accept the Bid upon written approval of the
Mayor rather than execute the Purchase Agreement. Instead, the City will purchase the Supplies
and/or Services by issuing a purchase order. In any event, the terms of this IFB will govern the
transaction and be enforceable by the City and Seller.
3. Insurance:
Yes: No:
Seller and its subcontractors must obtain at Seller's expense and keep in effect so long as City is
purchasing Supplies or Services from Seller pursuant to this Bid, policies of insurance in the
minimum amounts set forth below and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance
in the statutory limits required by law.
General Liability: personal injury and property damage, each occurrence $1,000,000.00
Automobile Liability: Combined Single Limit (CSL), each occurrence $1,000,000.00
Workers' Compensation (Statutory limits)
Seller's insurer must be authorized to transact business in the State of Oklahoma. Seller will
have 10 Days after notification that its Bid was Accepted by the City to provide proof of coverage.
The Certificate of Insurance must be completed with the following information:
A. Your name
B. Insurer's name and address
C. Policy number
D. Liability coverage and amounts
E. Commencement and expiration dates
F. Signature of authorized agent of insurer
G. Certificate Holder Information: City of Tulsa, 175 East 2nd St., Suite 260, Tulsa, OK 74103
Seller shall not cause any required insurance policy to be cancelled nor permit it to lapse.
Failure of the Seller to comply with the insurance requirements may be deemed a breach
of the contract.
4. Bonding:
Yes: No:
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5. Federal Funding: If the box is checked "Yes," federal funding is involved with this purchase:
Yes: No:
6. References: If the box is checked "Yes," References are required:
Yes: No: If yes, number of references required: 2
For each reference, the following information must be included: Company Name, Contact Name,
Address, Phone Number, E-Mail Address, and the supplies or services provided.
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone Number: ( )
Email Address:
Description of
Supplies/Services Provided:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone Number: ( )
Email Address:
Description of
Supplies/Services Provided:
7. Data Rider: If the box is checked "Yes," the Data Rider is required:
Yes: No:
8. Any documents provided in response to subsections 4 through 7 above are by this reference fully
incorporated into the Agreement as if set-forth entirely in this Section V.
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VI. SAMPLE FORMS
Certificate of Secretary
The undersigned ____________________ (Assistant) Secretary of _____________________, a ___________________ corporation,
(the "Corporation") hereby certifies that the following is a true and correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Corporation on the ______ day of __________, 20___.
RESOLVED, that _______________________ is authorized to execute and enter bids,
contracts, bonds, affidavits and any ancillary documents, on behalf of the Corporation.
SAMPLE
The undersigned further certifies that this Resolution is in full force and effect as of the date of this Certificate and has not been
amended, modified, revoked or rescinded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate this ___ day of __________, 20__.
_________________________________
(Signature)
__________________________________
Printed Name
__________________________________
(Assistant) Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
[NAME OF COMPANY], LLC
Consent of Members
The undersigned, being all of the Members of [Name of Company], LLC, an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, hereby
authorize, consent to, approve and ratify the execution by __________________ [name of Authorized Representative] on behalf of
[Name of Company], LLC of bid proposals, contracts, affidavits and related documents in connection with [Name of Project] of the
City of Tulsa.
DATED, this ____ day of _____S____A____M_, 20__. P[DateL muEst be dated date authorized representative signed or up to 30
days before the authorized representative signed]
__________________________
[Signature]
Name Printed: _________________________
__________________________
Title
Name Printed: _________________________
_________________________
[Title]
[ADD ADDITIONAL LINES FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS]
Disclaimer Statement: This form is made available for example purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice nor intended to be relied upon in
lieu of consultation with an attorney."
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