Title
Water Service Line Copper Tubing
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Morsco Supply, 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 additional, 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
Ron Hargrove, 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 July 17, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Morsco Supply, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Possible price adjustments will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis due to the highly volatile nature of the copper market.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $300,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (b) - No MWBEs or SBEs to perform the scope of work.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget