Mr. Barnett – Hello, my name is Blake Wegener and I am a representative of Star Pipe Products. Star Pipe is a manufacturer of ductile iron fittings, mechanical joint restraints, grooved couplings, and municipal castings. I am requesting the approval of Star Pipe Products ductile iron fittings and joint restraints. Specifically for the Surveyor 1.5MG Elevated Storage Tank in Addison, TX bidding on February 11th, 2011. The specifications set forth state the following: 3" through 12" fittings for use with PVC C-900 piping shall be cast iron conforming to AWWA C-110. Joint restraint devices shall be Mega-lug or approved equal. Fittings fro use with Ductile Iron piping shall be ASTM A-536 ductile iron or ASTM A-48 cast iron in accordance with AWWA C-110 or AWWA C-153. Restrained joints shall be mechanically interlocking joints. Restraints joints shall be US Pipe “TR Flex”, ACIPCO “Flex Ring”, or Clow “Super-Lock” Restrained fittings using set screws, restraining gaskets, gripper type glands, and field-cuts of restrained joints shall be Mega-Lug, or approved equal. Based on these specifications, Star Pipe Prodcuts’ material is considered to meet the “or equal” status. I am requestiing the approval in writing or an adendum. I have attatched submital information for your review. If you have any questions or if there is any other information you need please let me know. I appreciate your time and consideration. Blake <> <> <> <> <> Blake Wegener Territory Manager Star Pipe Products C: 214-735-9657 O: 800-999-3009 blakew@starpipeproducts.com STAR PIPE NOW PRODUCES DOMESTIC MATERIAL!