Title
Fire Hydrants and Hydrant Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for the purchase of fire hydrants and hydrant parts for an initial term of two years:
‒ Ferguson Enterprises Inc.,
‒ Fortiline Inc.,
‒ Raleigh Winwater Works Company Inc., 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):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Fire hydrants and hydrant parts are stock items that Charlotte Water maintains in inventory for both replacement and new hydrant installations.
§ Currently, Charlotte Water maintains four different brands of hydrants throughout the water distribution system, which require parts from multiple vendors.
§ On September 30, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises Inc., Fortiline Inc., and Raleigh Winwater Works Company Inc. were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $382,000.
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 (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget