HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Waterworks ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WATERWORKS PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for waterworks
products with Core & Main, LP for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund for an annual estimated amount
of $140,000.
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 other miscellaneous materials. 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 and Purchasing
staff, 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.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The contract
was for an initial one-year period, with four, one-year renewal options. If
approved, this will be for the final renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
PH/LW