Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Utilities Materials from Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. ($189,480.00; Bid No. ITB-4415)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing up to $189,480.00 for the purchase of copper piping and brass fittings from Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. This amount includes the bid price of $157,900.00 and a 20% contingency of $31,580.00.
A utilities materials bid was advertised on the City’s Website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. The bid was subdivided into ten (10) material groups. Five (5) bids were received and publically opened on February 23, 2016 and Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder on the copper pipe and brass fittings materials group. These materials are used for the installation, repair and replacement of water service leads.
Budget Impact:
Funding is available in the approved FY16 Water Supply System Operations and Maintenance budgets and will be available in subsequent budgets if approved by Council.
Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Chris Elenbaas, P.E., Field Operations
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Field Operations Services Unit needs to purchase materials for the installation, repair and replacement of water services leads;
Whereas, Five competitive bids (ITB-4415) were received by the Procurement Unit on February 23, 2016, with the bids divided into ten material groups;
Whereas, Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder for the copper pipe and brass fittings material group;
Whereas, Funding is available in the approved FY16 Water Supply System Operations and Maintenance budget; and
Whereas, Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That Council approve issuance of a purchase order to Michigan Meter Technology Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $189,480.00 for the purchase of utility materials; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.