HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 24 - Waterworks ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2023
SUBJECT: AWARD OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR WATERWORKS PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of annual contracts for
RFB 48-23 for waterworks products with Ferguson and Core & Main LP
for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the Enterprise Utility Fund for an
annual estimated amount of $200,000.
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 and 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 March 30
and April 6. RFB 48-23 was issued through the City eBid system with 979
invitations sent out. Three bids were received. The bid was opened
electronically and publicly on April 21. The contract will be for an initial
one-year period, with nine, one-year renewals available.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Public Works Department and
Purchasing it was determined that a non-exclusive award be made to
Ferguson and Core & Main, LP as responsible and responsive bids
meeting specifications to ensure availability of parts without interruption to
projects.
Staff recommends approval
DC/LW