Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Utility Materials from Core and Main LP ($595,239.48; Bid No. ITB-4511)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing up to $595,239.48 for the purchase of Utility Infrastructure Materials from Core and Main LP. This amount includes the bid price of $496,032.90 and a 20% contingency of $99,206.58.
The bid was advertised on the City’s website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Two (2) bids were received and publically opened on September 21, 2017. Core and Main LP was the lowest responsible bidder on the majority of materials requested. Core and Main LP is also the largest supplier of all the anticipated utility infrastructure materials on the bid.
The recommended purchase order to Core and Main for the materials will allow for the purchase of common water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure materials to perform routine maintenance, repairs and replacements.
Budget Impact:
Funding is available in the approved FY18 Water Supply System, Sewage Disposal System and Stormwater System Operations and Maintenance budgets and will be available in subsequent annual budgets if approved by Council.
Core and Main LP complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Chris Elenbaas, P.E., Public Works Engineer
Reviewed by: Molly Maciejewski, Public Works Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Public Works Unit needs to purchase materials for maintenance, repair and replacement work performed on the water supply, sewage disposal and stormwater systems;
Whereas, Two competitive bids (ITB-4511) were received by the Procurement Unit on September 12, 2017, and Core and Main LP was the lowest responsible bidder;
Whereas, Funding is available in the approved FY18 Water Supply System, Sewage Disposal System and Stormwater System Operations and Maintenance budgets and will be available in subsequent annual budgets if approved by Council; and
Whereas, Core and Main LP complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination ordinance;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the issuance of purchase orders to Core and Main for an amount not to exceed $595,239.48 for the purchase of Utility Infrastructure Materials; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.