Title
Water and Sanitary Sewer Parts and Fittings
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of water and sanitary sewer parts and fittings for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, 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):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for parts and fittings which are required for the installation and repair of water and sanitary sewer lines and meters.
§ Parts and fittings purchased through this contract must be available to the city immediately, at all times, for use in emergency repairs.
§ On July 29, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $1,500,000.
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 not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (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 SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget