Title
Water Service Line Copper Tubing
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase of water service line copper tubing for a term of three years, 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 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
§ This contract will provide copper tubing used for installation and repair of water service lines. Inventory is purchased on an as needed basis and is priced per linear foot.
§ On August 22, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $650,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Ferguson Enterprises LLC will be responsible 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