Title
Water Service Parts and Fittings
Action
Action:
Award a two-year unit price contract to each of the lowest responsive bidders Core & Main LP and Fortiline Inc. for the purchase of water service parts and fittings.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Parts and fittings are required for the installation and repair of residential and commercial water services and meters.
§ On August 18, 2017, Charlotte Water issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received from interested service providers.
§ The following vendors were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder:
- Core & Main LP for No Lead Brass
- Fortiline Inc. for Meter Setters with No Lead Brass
§ This contract establishes fixed and firm pricing for the term of the contract.
§ Estimated annual expenditures for both contracts are $1,074,911.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget