SLED Opportunity · KENTUCKY · LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY
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Louisville Water Company seeks bids for a 2-year contract to supply tapping saddles for PVC and ductile iron water mains. Bids due June 10, 2026, via online portal. Contract renewable up to 3 additional years. Local preference applies.
Louisville Water Company is requesting bids for a two (2) year contract to supply Tapping Saddles for PVC, and Ductile Iron Pipe. Contract shall be renewable for up to three (3) additional one year terms.Questions or inquiries relating to this bid must be submitted through the Louisville Water Company web-based portal by the date and time provided on the web portal.Sealed Bids for the material or service specified above shall be accepted by Louisville Water Company until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Bid Submittal Due Date cited above. Louisville Water Company is using a web-based portal for accepting and evaluating bid proposals digitally https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal for this Invitation to Bid. Documents may be uploaded at any time during the open period indicated for each bid. Specifications are on file and may be obtained from the Louisville Water Company designated web portal at https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal. Bids may not be submitted by other means.Minority/Women Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids, and no Bidder will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (over 40), protected veteran status, physical or mental disability which, with or without reasonable accommodation, does not prevent the performance of essential job functions.The Company will award the Contract to the Bidder presenting a Bid that is responsive to the Specifications, is in substantial compliance with the Contract requirements, and presents the lowest and best price for the material or service. The Company may accept the Bid that the Company determines is in the Company's best interest, which may not necessarily be the least expensive Bid. The Company reserves the right to reject Bids from Bidders disqualified; the right to disqualify Bids deemed to be defective and/or non-responsive; the right to waive defects in Bids where the Company determines that such defects are immaterial; and the right to reject any or all Bids deemed not to be in the best interest of the Company.Company Local Preference Program applies to this bid and resultant bid award.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 27th 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 3rd 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 10th 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Jun 10th 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidders Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| 26-49 Tapping Saddles for PVC and Ductile Iron Pipe (BT-07EF) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
File Type Description Date Created Actions Addendum #1 - 26-49.pdf Addenda Addendum #1 attached. May 29th 2026, 7:53 AM EDT Download Addendum #2 - 26-49.pdf Addenda Addendum #2 posted for review. Please Acknowledge receipt of addendum on Bidders Proposal Read more... Jun 1st 2026, 9:37 AM EDT Download Bid Pkg 26-49.pdf Documentation Bid Package includes bidders Proposal, Terms & Conditions, and Specifications. Read more... May 26th 2026, 9:36 AM EDT Download Submission Instructions - 26-49 Tapping Saddles for PVC Ductile Iron Water Mains (1).pdf Documentation Submission Instructions including specifications, Bidders Proposal, and Terms. Read more... May 29th 2026, 7:53 AM EDT Download
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