Ron,
Please review the attached information and let me know your thoughts.
I know that they have been selling a product imported from China for many years, but they state that they now produce the product in the United States. I asked if the ore was domestically
refined and he dodged my question, but they do have a letter stating that they meet the requirements for ARRA funds.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks,
Clay Barnett, P.E.
Town Engineer
Town of Addison
16801 Westgrove Drive
Addison, TX 75001-2818
Office: (972) 450-2857
From: Blake Wegener [mailto:blakew@starpipeproducts.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:26 PM
To: Clay Barnett
Cc: Blake Wegener
Subject: Addison Elevated Tank - SPP Approval
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
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Blake Wegener
Territory Manager
Star Pipe Products
C: 214-735-9657
O: 800-999-3009
blakew@starpipeproducts.com
STAR PIPE NOW PRODUCES DOMESTIC MATERIAL!