HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 27 - Waterworks ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2024
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WATERWORKS PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts for the
purchase of waterworks products with Ferguson and Core & Main LP for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the General Fund (Warehouse
Inventory) for an annual estimated amount of $470,000.
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 initial
contract was for a one-year period, with nine, one-year renewals
available. If approved, this will be the first available renewal option.
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
EH/TM