Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Sewer and Water Pipes with Core & Main LP, and Ferguson US Holdings Inc. The Division of Water is the primary user for sewer and water pipes. Sewer and Water Pipes are used for various new, repair and replacement of water line projects. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring March 31, 2029, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 29, 2026. In addition, the expenditure of $2.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ031885). Two (2) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Core & Main LP., CC# 000148 expires 1/24/2027, All Items, $1.00
Ferguson US Holdings Inc., CC# 034489, expires 4/21/2027, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $25,000.00, Division of Water the primary user.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance as the current contract expires on March 31, 2026 and a continuous supply of sewer and water pipes are needed for projects throughout the City.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $2.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval ...
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