HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 25 - Waterworks ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 17, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR RFB
470-2018 FOR WATERWORKS PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract with Core & Main
LP for waterworks products for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-14111-0000
(General Fund/Warehouse Inventory) for an annual estimated amount of
$130,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
waterworks products to be purchased on an as -needed basis and stocked
in the warehouse. Waterworks products include brass, various size pipe,
fire hydrant parts, fittings and many other items. These items are primarily
used by the Public Works Department but may be used by other
departments as needed.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid
advertisement was posted in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on February
22 and March 1, 2018. The Request for Bid was issued through the City
eBid system with 692 invitations sent. there were three bids received. The
bid was opened electronically and publicly on March 22 at 2 pm. The
contract will be for an initial one-year period, with four, one-year renewal
options.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Public Works Department and
Purchasing it was determined the award be made to Core & Main LP
based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid meeting
specifications for all line items.
Staff recommends approval.
JT/LW