HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Waterworks ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
BRUNO. • MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 17, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR
WATERWORKS PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts with HD Supply Waterworks
and Fortiline Waterworks for waterworks products.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-14111-0000 (General
Fund/Warehouse Inventory) in an estimated annual amount of $182,000.00.
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 7 and 14, 2013. The contract was for an
initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the
second renewal available.
The purpose of this bid 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 and may be used by other
departments as needed.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Public Works Department and Purchasing it
was determined the award be made to each vendor for items they submitted low bids
on. HD Supply Waterworks has agreed to renew with no increase in pricing for the items
awarded. Fortiline Waterworks has agreed to renew with an overall increase of 2% to
4% due to increases in raw materials and transportation used in the manufacturing of
the products they were awarded.
Staff recommends approval.
3/10/2015 4:28:11 PM