Bid Package
For
Distribution and Collection
Systems Materials
City of Sevierville
Water & Sewer Department
120 Gary Wade Boulevard
P. O. Box 5500
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500
Phone: (865) 453-5504
Fax: (865) 453-5518
Contact: Kevin Watts
Email: kwatts@seviervilletn.org
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April 2026
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS
The City of Sevierville, Tennessee (herein called the “Owner”) invites bids on the form(s)
attached hereto for DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS MATERIALS. The Owner will RECEIVE
BIDS UNTIL APRIL 27, 2026 3:00 PM, at Sevierville City Hall, 120 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville,
Tennessee, 37862 (Mailing address: P. O. Box 5500, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37864-5500). Bids will
then be publicly opened and read aloud at Sevierville City Hall, 120 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville,
Tennessee. The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to Tracy Baker, Assistant City
Administrator, and must bear the following information:
Name of Bidder
Bidder’s Address
Date and Time of Bid Opening
Bid Enclosed: Distribution and Collection Systems Materials
NOTE: Each bidder shall submit two (3) copies of the completed bid packet or bid packet may be
rejected.
The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with
the provisions hereof, and may waive any informality or reject any and all bids. Any bid received
after the time and date specified shall not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
The Owner may make such investigations as he/she deems necessary to determine the ability
of the Bidder to supply the necessary distribution and collection systems materials, and the Bidder
shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for the purpose as the Owner may request.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such
Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligation of
the contract by supplying the distribution and collection systems materials contemplated therein.
Conditional bids will not be accepted.
METHOD OF AWARD - LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER
If at the time this contract is to be awarded the lowest base bid submitted by a responsible
Bidder does not exceed the amount of funds then estimated by the Owner as available to finance the
contract, then the contract will be awarded on the bid. If such bid exceeds such amount, the Owner
may reject all bids or may award the contract on the lowest bid with such deductible alternates to
produce a net amount that is within the available funds.
Award(s) may be based on the low evaluated bidder per schedule.
In evaluating bids, the Water and Sewer Department will consider the distribution and collection
systems materials quality and workmanship, durability and maintenance costs over the life of the
materials, whether or not the bids comply with the minimum requirements, and such alternates, unit
prices, availability, delivery time and any other data the bidder may provide with his bid. This may be
done by means of past experience or research. Initial cost may not determine low bid. In case of
error or discrepancy in the mathematics of the bid price, the unit prices shall prevail.
QUANTITIES AND LENGTH OF CONTRACT
This contract is for the delivery of annual supply of distribution and collection systems materials. This
contract is for the fiscal year 2026-2027, July 1, 2026 — June 30, 2027, and may be renewed on an
annual basis in one (1) year increments up to three (3) additional years if all terms, conditions, and
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prices remain unchanged and both parties are in written agreement. Prices contained herein are to
be firm for the term of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to re-bid anytime during the term
of the contract. Quantities listed are estimated amounts. Owner will purchase items based upon
need and is not obligated to purchase exact amounts listed.
OBLIGATION OF BIDDERS
At the time of the opening of bids, each Bidder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly
familiar with the specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine all the forms,
instruments, and documents shall in no way relieve the Bidder from any obligation in respect to
his/her bid.
Each Bidder is requested to fill out and return the attached Title VI Information, vendor information
sheet, and the W-9 as a part of the bid package.
VENDOR INFORMATION
All distribution and collection systems materials offered under this bid shall be new and unused and
shall meet or exceed the specifications attached to this bid package and shall be considered as
minimums unless otherwise indicated. Accessories not specifically mentioned herein, but necessary
to furnish a complete unit ready for use, shall also be included. Materials shall conform to the best
practice known in design, quality and workmanship. Adequate vendor information shall be included
with the bid for determination of meeting the specifications. Any exceptions shall be explained in
writing and submitted as a part of the bid package.
SHIPPING/DELIVERY
Bid prices should include distribution and collection systems materials delivery FOB to 2291
McCroskey Island Road, Sevierville, Tennessee or to another designated area in Sevierville,
Tennessee. Any and all shipping and/or handling charges are to be included in the bid price.
All Ford products must have a guaranteed fulfillment of 2-4 days lead time.
IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT
By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and
in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of
perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the list created
pursuant to § 12-15-106.
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BID FORM FOR
DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION
SYSTEMS MATERIALS
Company:
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail Address:
Address:
Phone:
Federal Tax Identification Number:
Business License #
Manufacturer:
Delivery Date:
Fax:
City:
Model Name/No.
It is further understood and agreed by the undersigned in submitting this proposal that the Owner
reserves the following rights and privileges:
a. To accept or reject any or all bids, and/or waive any of the informalities in the bidding.
b. To reject all items of equipment and materials which do not conform to or exceed these
specifications, without altering bid price of this proposal.
c. To re-bid anytime during the term of the contract.
Note: Bidders shall not add any conditions or qualifying statements to this bid, except as provided
herein, as otherwise the bid may be declared irregular as not being responsive to the Advertisement
for Bids.
If you have questions regarding the specifications contained in this bid package, please contact:
Kevin Watts
Field Coordinator
Water & Sewer Department
Phone: (865) 453-5504 Fax: (865) 453-5518
kwatts@seviervilletn.org
Bid Submitted by:
Authorized Signature
Title
Name (Printed)
Da
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SEVIERVILLE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS
MATERIALS BID PRICES
FY 2026 – 2027
All Ford products must have a guaranteed fulfillment of 2-4 days lead time.
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
2” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
1 S – 13420CC075N
2 2” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-203
2” x 1” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
3 S – 13420CC100N
4 2” x 1” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-204
3” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
5 S – 13425CC075N
6 3” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-303
3” x ¾” TAPPING SADDLE (A.C.)
7 FSD-202-425-CC3
3” x 1” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
8 S – 13425CC100N
9 3” x 1” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-304
3” x 1” TAPPING SADDLE (A.C.)
10 FSD-202-425-CC4
3” x 2” TAPPING SADDLE
11 FSD-202-380-IP7
3” x 2” TAPPING SADDLE (A.C.)
12 FSD-202-425-IP7
4” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
13 S-13428CC075N
14 4” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-403
4” x ¾” TAPPING SADDLE (A.C. / D.I.)
15 FSD-202-540-CC3
4” x 1” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
16 S-13428CC075N
17 4” x 1” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-404
4” x 1” TAPPING SADDLE (A.C. / D.I.)
18 FSD-202-540-CC4
4” x 2” TAPPING SADDLE (PVC / D.I.)
DR2S0450IP200
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4” x 2” TAPPING SADDLE (A.C. / D.I.)
20 FSD-202-540-IP7
6” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE
21 S-13431CC075N
22 6” x ¾” BRONZE TAPPING SADDLE S70-603 5
QUANTITY UNIT
25
EA
25
EA
25
EA
25
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
10
EA
UNIT
PRICE
EXTENDED
PRICE
10
EA
10
EA
25
EA
25
EA
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.