Title
Fire Hydrants and Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of fire hydrants and associated parts for an initial term of two years to the following:
- Consolidated Pipe and Supply,
- Core and Main, LP,
- Ferguson Enterprises,
- Fortiline Inc.,
- Raleigh Winwater, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will supply fire hydrants and associated parts which are stock items that Charlotte Water maintains in inventory for both replacement and new hydrant installations.
§ Currently, Charlotte Water maintains over 18,000 fire hydrants of various models throughout the water distribution system, which require parts from multiple vendors.
§ On October 30, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ The companies selected were the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $450,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this Contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget