Title
Brass Parts and Fittings
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of brass parts and fittings for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This parts and fittings contract will provide specialty brass components needed for the installation and repair of water lines, sanitary sewer lines, and meters.
§ On October 11, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $925,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, The city shall not establish subcontracting goals for contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; and (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (b) - There are no MWBEs or SBEs certified.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget