HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Waterworks ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 18, 2014
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 bid was issued through
the eBid system. There were 175 vendors notified of the bid. Two vendors submitted
bids. The contract was for an initial one -year period with four, one -year renewal options.
If approved, this will be the first renewal.
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 and Fortiline Waterworks have agreed to renew with no
increase in pricing.
Staff recommends approval.
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3/13/2014 1:00:07 PM