This Week's Opportunities
Scouting Number
2025-147
Item to be Scouted
Wall Hung Vitreous China Lavatory
Response Due By
May 23, 2025
Description
I am an Architect working on an apartment renovation project. This is our team’s first project with BABA requirements for products. Our funder stated that we should reach out to an MEP for any item where we cannot find a BABA compliant option. We are trying to source a BABA compliant wall hung vitreous china lavatory
Manufacturing Processes
Includes but is not limited to molding & casting, glazing, and firing
Estimated Potential Business Volume
3 sinks for an apartment renovation project $300 per sink
Scouting Number
2025-155
Item to be Scouted
Marble Threshold(s)
Response Due By
May 22, 2025
Description
“093000 Marble Threshold(s) DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Sprague Floor Covering) need assistance sourcing ADA compliant marble thresholds for a project in South Burlington, VT. Uniform, fine- to medium-grained white stone with gray veining. “
Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturer – Cutting, strengthening and polishing, custom cutting. “Marble Thresholds: ASTM C 503/C 503M, with a minimum abrasion resistance of 10 according to ASTM C 1353 or ASTM C 241/C 241M and with honed finish. “
Estimated Potential Business Volume
2 units, one time order $91.56/unit
Scouting Number
2025-165
Item to be Scouted
Backflow Preventer
Response Due By
May 23, 2025
Description
221006 Plumbing Backflow Preventer – DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Thomas Mechanical, Inc.) need assistance sourcing backflow preventers for a project in South Burlington, VT. The currently approved Watts reduced pressure zone assemblies, air gaps / elbows / test cocks and wye-pattern lead free cast strainers are non-BABAA compliant.
Manufacturing Processes
May include but is not limited to material selection (bronze, stainless steel, or lead-free brass), precision casting or forging of valve bodies, machining of internal components, assembly of check valves and relief mechanisms, pressure testing for backflow prevention performance, and compliance verification.
Estimated Potential Business Volume
qty – 1, one-time purchase Backflow Preventer #BFP-1 = $2,978.00, #BFP-2 = $1,727.00
Scouting Number
2025-143
Item to be Scouted
Door Access Control
Response Due By
May 21, 2025
Description
“- Electrically operated door hardware will interface with access control. Specified system should be similar in form, fit, and fashion to CBORD CS Gold Platform. It has been noted that 93% of components are NOT domestically manufactured – Control units & hardware – Readers and key pads – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 compliant – Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Standards “
Manufacturing Processes
electronic assembly
Estimated Potential Business Volume
One-time purchase for this specific project by June 2025 $45,750
Scouting Number
2025-152
Item to be Scouted
Audio/Video (AV) Wall Box
Response Due By
May 17, 2025
Description
“DEW Construction (GC) and our trade partner (Norway & Son’s, Inc.) need assistance sourcing Audio/Video Wall Boxes for a project in South Burlington, VT. The engineer of record did not provide a CSI specification section in the contract documents, and we have been unable to locate a wall box that is BABAA compliant. 274100”
Manufacturing Processes
Unknown, this is not standard information listed in a product data submittal and has no bearing on the engineer of record’s acceptance of this product.
Estimated Potential Business Volume
Estimated potential business volume 9 ea., one time order Estimated target price / unit cost information (if unavailable explain) Total Price for all 9 units = $2,100 When is it needed by? Immediate. Wall framing is in process right now. A/V boxes needed ASAP for installation.
Scouting Number
2025-130
Item to be Scouted
Wastewater Grinder Pump Level Sensor
Response Due By
May 21, 2025
Description
DEW and our trade partner S.D. Ireland Concrete need assistance sourcing a wastewater level transmitter to be installed with a wastewater grinder pump in the project’s sanitary grinder pump station.
Manufacturing Processes
“Includes but is not limited to the following: Component Fabrication: The sensor’s components, including the housing, sensing element, and electronic circuitry, are fabricated. Advanced techniques like CNC machining or injection molding may be used. Assembly: The components are assembled, ensuring that the sensing element is securely integrated with the housing and electronics. This step often involves precision work to maintain the sensor’s accuracy. Calibration and Testing: The sensor is calibrated to ensure it provides accurate readings. It undergoes rigorous testing to verify its performance under various conditions, such as different pressure levels and temperatures. “
Estimated Potential Business Volume
Estimated potential business volume (1) unit required for this construction project. Future business volume will constitute all building projects requiring wastewater level sensors nationally. Estimated target price / unit cost information (if unavailable explain) ~$800.00 – $1,000. Best available, as this is related to BABA, acceptable pricing is to be determined in negotiation. When is it needed by? July 1st, 2025.
Scouting Number
2025-131
Item to be Scouted
Smart Bluetooth Earbuds Contract Manufacturer (CM)
Response Due By
May 21, 2025
Description
“Seeking contract manufacturers (CMs) who can support our product final assembly requirements, volumes and quality for sleepbuds system. This system includes a smart case and sleep buds. See attachments. Fully vertically integrated CMs are preferable. Sleepbuds are sleep and room-sensing, in-ear, noise masking, Bluetooth headphones. They have been designed to block out sleep-disrupting noises throughout your night’s sleep, helping you fall and stay asleep. The biometric sensors in the Sleepbuds monitor your sleep throughout the night while the sensors in the Smart Case monitor your environment for things that could be disrupting your sleep, like room temperature, light levels, and noise events. The ultra-tiny earbuds have been designed for all-night comfort even when sleeping on your side. “
Manufacturing Processes
“Please see attached images. ease see embedded in this form – exploded views for the Smart Case and for the Sleepbuds provided. Note: Critical processes for building the Ozlo sleepbud systems are Laser Soldering and Micro Glue dispensing. More details on processes upon NDA signed.”
Estimated Potential Business Volume
Estimated potential business volume 10,000 – 20,000 Ozlo Sleep buds pcs per month Estimated target price / unit cost information (if unavailable explain) Best available, acceptable pricing is to be determined in negotiation. When is it needed by? Q1 CY 2026 or sooner.