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Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement for the Purchase of Automatic Flushing Units from Core & Main, LP ($201,777.00, ITB No. 4776)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a general services contract with Core & Main, LP in the amount not to exceed $201,777.00 for the purchase of automatic flushing units.
This resolution will authorize the purchase of automatic flushing units needed to remotely monitor water quality within the distribution system with auto flushing devices as outlined in the City's approved Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The automatic flushing units are devices designed to flush water from the distribution system to improve water quality and are operated internally based upon water quality parameters. The auto flushing units will provide improved water quality in an efficient manner and will be installed at predetermined locations on the water distribution system that have historically proven to be problematic in meeting ideal water quality conditions.
In response to Invitation to Bid No. 4776, one (1) bid was received on August 20, 2025. Core & Main, LP provided a qualified bid that met the City's bid specifications. The bid resulted in a projected cost of $201,777.00. A summary of the bid is attached.
Staff is recommending award of a purchase order to Core & Main, LP in the amount not to exceed $201,777.00.
Bid pricing is firm for six (6) months and may be extended by agreement of the parties for up six (6) additional months subject to the annual appropriation of funds.
Core & Main, LP complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: This project is included in the City's Capital Improvements Plan (Distribution System Remote Water Quality Monitoring and Auto Flushing UT-WS-26-20). Funding for this purchase is included in the approved FY26 capital budget of the Water Supply System Fund and future Water Supply System Budgets if so appro...
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