Title
Plumbing and Miscellaneous Related Supplies
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for the purchase of Plumbing and miscellaneous related supplies for an initial term of three years:
- Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.,
- Helton and Associates, Inc.,
- Morsco Supply, LLC, dba Reece Plumbing, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts 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):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
John Mrzygod, General Services
Explanation
§ General Services Facilities Operations Division provides around-the-clock maintenance and caretaking services for approximately 180 city-owned facilities including offices, firehouses, police division stations, and equipment shops that house various city activities.
§ As a result, there is considerable demand for plumbing and related supplies including, but not limited to, small tools, chemicals, adhesives, sealants, tape, safety, fasteners, plumbing repair parts, and any accessories and related components necessary for new, retrofit, or repairs at various city facilities.
§ On July 13, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc and Morsco Supply, LLC., dba Reece Plumbing, and Helton and Associates Inc, were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ 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 aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $565,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Services Operating Budget