WA0101-CS050328 (2)Ken Griffin - Re: SH 121 WL Ductile Iron Fittings
From: Ken Griffin
To: Doug Showers
Date: 3/28/2005 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: SH 121 WL Ductile Iron Fittings
CC: Glenn Hollowell; Keith Marvin
Doug
We do not allow imported fittings. It may not be spelled out in the specs, but, the specs also do not give the
contractor the right to use imported fittings. The specs give the City the right to reject certain suppliers.
On our yearly bid for water/wastewater system materials, we include the following statement "All ductile iron
fittings or materials to be domestic iron". If we don't allow imported fittings on our yearly material bid, then we
definitely would not allow them on City projects.
Again, the answer is no. Sorry for the long response to a yes or no question, but I did want to explain the reasoning.
Ken Griffin P. E.
Director of Engineering/Public Works
972-304-3686
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>>> "Doug Showers" <DShowers~BHCLLP.COM> 03/25/05 11:02 AM >>>
Ken and Keith,
The proposed contractor has inquired as to whether the City of Coppell
accepts D I fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) that are IMPORTED rather than
domestic.
The specifications are not specific as to domestic vs. import. NCTCOG
2.18.8 is not specific. We do not have a negative opinion regarding
imported fittings as long as they meet the specifications.
Question:
Can the contractor install imported fittings on water lines in Coppell?
Please let me know so that I can advise the contrator.
Sincerely,
Doug Showers
BID Q-0503-03 WATER/WASTEWATER SYSTEM MATERIALS
Contract Pedod:
The contract pedod shall be for a pedod of one year from date of award with all pdcing to
be held firm dudng that pedod of 6me. The contract is renewable for maximum pedod of
three years on an annual basis-, subject to mutual agreement on the part of both parties at
the pricing offered.
Delivery:
All items awarded shall be delivered by the vendor within fifteen (15) days of the date
items are ordered. If it is necessary for materials to be back ordered, the vendor shall
inform the City when order is placed. Back ordered items must be delivered wfthin 30
days of the:initial order, tf the successful bidder fails to deliver o~lered items bythe
promised date (without pdor notice and acceptable reasons), the City reserves the fight to
treat the pur~,agreement as being defaulted and to purchase materials elsewhere.
Matedats shall be delivered at the location specified on the purchase order or as vendor is
directed at time order is made.
NOTE: All ductile iron fittings or materials to be domestic iran.
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