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Resolution to Authorize a Purchase Order to Watertap, Inc., for Emergency Repairs to Water Mains Bid No. ITB-4129 ($75,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize a purchase order to Watertap, Inc., for water main line stop and insertable valve installations at various locations.
Each year while performing maintenance to the water system, staff discovers valves that are no longer operational. The water main line stop and insertable valve installations will allow staff to perform emergency repairs and schedule water main shutdowns to replace old valves with minimal interruption of water services. In addition, valve insertion functions as preventative maintenance and assures minimum future interruptions to water services and lowers the number of future emergency repairs and associated costs.
Bid documents were received from three companies. Staff evaluated the bids and determined that Watertap, Inc., was the lowest responsible bidder. Watertap, Inc., will provide the line stop materials and the insertable valves, and perform the installations. The purchase order agreement is for a period of one (1) year with two 1-year optional renewal periods with the agreement of both parties, under the same terms and conditions of the original purchase order.
Funds are available in the approved FY11 Field Operations, Water Supply System operating budget.
Watertap, Inc., received Contract Compliance and Living Wage approval on December 16, 2010.
Staff
Prepared by: Craig Hupy, Field Operations Manager
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
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Whereas, While performing maintenance operations of the water system staff has discovered failed valves that are no longer operational and need replacement;
Whereas, The traditional replacement of valves would cause loss of water service in a wide area;
Whereas, The purchase of water main line stops...
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