HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Waterworks ProductsMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 2, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO 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 for this purchase will be available in various department general
fund accounts for an annual estimated amount of $170,000.
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 contract
was for an initial one-year period, with four, one-year renewal options. If
approved, this will be for the first renewal available.
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.
Staff recommends approval.
JT/LW