← Public RFP analyses

2” Aluminum scheduled 40 pipe

The City of Sacramento Department of Public Works is soliciting bids to purchase 2" Aluminum scheduled 40 pipe on an as-needed basis. This is a supplies procurement (not construction services) for a three-year agreement with a maximum contract value not to exceed $249,999. The City is a municipal government entity in Sacramento, California. The procurement is subject to local business enterprise preferences and Sacramento City Code requirements. Source scope cues include: 2” Aluminum scheduled 40 pipe; City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento Founded in; Bid Security 3.3 Bid Security Bid security is: Required Not Required If required, bid security approved by the City must accompany the bid, in the amount of % of the tota; PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/15300/portal; sealed proposal; Submit bids electronically through PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.; Hard copy bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package.; 1EC976B000D3A7C4BC3&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.; manufacturer to comply with warranty restrictions, the City will not accept equivalent items offered.; apply during non-emergency/disaster conditions.; supplying goods/services during an emergency or a declared disaster shall not be permitted.; delivery is made and is accepted by the City, or the date a proper invoice is received, whichever is later..

BID WITH CAUTION 17 red flags detected : Late Proposals Not Considered

Free RFP preview

The quick read before you decide to bid

Bid/no-bid recommendation

BID WITH CAUTION

Scope summary

The City of Sacramento Department of Public Works is soliciting bids to purchase 2" Aluminum scheduled 40 pipe on an as-needed basis. This is a supplies procurement (not construction services) for a three-year agreement with a maximum contract value not to exceed $249,999. The City is a municipal government entity in Sacramento, California. The procurement is subject to local business enterprise preferences and Sacramento City Code requirements. Source scope cues include: 2” Aluminum scheduled 40 pipe; City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento Founded in; Bid Security 3.3 Bid Security Bid security is: Required Not Required If required, bid security approved by the City must accompany the bid, in the amount of % of the tota; PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/15300/portal; sealed proposal; Submit bids electronically through PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.; Hard copy bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package.; 1EC976B000D3A7C4BC3&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.; manufacturer to comply with warranty restrictions, the City will not accept equivalent items offered.; apply during non-emergency/disaster conditions.; supplying goods/services during an emergency or a declared disaster shall not be permitted.; delivery is made and is accepted by the City, or the date a proper invoice is received, whichever is later..

Submission deadline

2026-07-09

Red flag teaser

17 red flags detected including Late Proposals Not Considered.

Locked analysis

Full red flag list with excerpts

17 found

Late Proposals Not Considered

high

B27151931002 - 2” Aluminum scheduled 40 pipe 3. BID SUBMISSION Bid submissions must be received by the deadline stated on this RFB. Late bids will not be accepted. No bid is complete until the following instructions are fully complied with: 3.1 Submission Information All bids shall be clearly and distinctly written without erasure or modification, and properly signed by an authorized party, who sh

Mandatory Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Meeting

high

…ONFERENCE MEETING No Yes, attendance is optional -OR- Yes, attendance is MANDATORY NOTE: Bids from bidders who do not attend a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting shall be deemed non-responsive. Date: Time: Location site name: Address: Bldg./Floor/Room: City: Link for virtual meeting: Note: The City of Sacramento reserves the right to modify the dates and other criteria listed at its sole discretion.

No Material Substitutions Without Written Approval

high

Items may be bid that are equivalent to the item stated in the bid document unless this invitation for bids states that no alternatives will be accepted. Offers for equivalent items shall state the brand and model number. The bidder may attach appropriate documentation to support their claim of equivalency. The burden of proof and the cost of analysis shall be the responsibility of the bidder. The City is the sole judge as to whether an offered item is equivalent to the requested item and the City's decision shall be final.

Termination for Convenience / False Information

high

All information submitted in or in connection with a bid is submitted under penalty of perjury. The City shall have the right to terminate at any time any Contract awarded pursuant to a bid that contains false information.

Bid Bond Required

medium

…bid, in the amount of % of the total amount of the bid. Bid security can be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or a bid bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of California. Bid securities will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within ten days after the opening of all bids. The bid security of the two unsuccessful contractors will be ret

Locked analysis

All deadlines table

4 dates
ItemDue
Questions Due 2026-07-09
Bid Submission Deadline 2026-07-21
Award Notification 2026-07-27
Contract Award 2026-07-27

Locked analysis

Required certifications checklist

16 items
  • Include bid bond
  • Attach certificate of insurance
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda
  • Confirm mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit attendance
  • Include W-9 or taxpayer information
  • Verify requirement: Commercial General Liability Insurance
  • Verify requirement: Permits, Licenses, and Professional Credentials

Locked workspace

Guest view link to the interactive analysis

Open the full workspace to review evidence, generate response documents, and work from the analyzed checklist.

Analyzing your own RFP?

Email any RFP PDF to rfp@mail.bidterms.com and get a full analysis back in under 5 minutes, free.

Or start your free trial →

Related public analyses

More RFPs in a similar lane

View all