Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Utility Materials from Core and Main LP ($333,287.32; Bid No. ITB-4554)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing the purchase of up to $333,287.32 for utility infrastructure materials from Core and Main LP. This amount includes the bid price of $277,739.44 and a 20% contingency of $55,547.88.
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 November 7, 2018. Core and Main LP was the lowest responsible bidder for all of the materials requested. Core and Main LP is also the largest supplier of all the utility infrastructure materials on the bid.
The recommended purchase order to Core and Main LP for the materials will allow for the purchase of water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure materials commonly used in maintenance, repair and replacement.
Budget Impact:
Funding is available in the approved FY19 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.
This agreement is for January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
Staff
Prepared by: Paul Matthews, Assistant Public Works Manager
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 bids (ITB-4554) were received by the Procurement Unit on November 7, 2018, and Core and Main LP was the lowest responsible bidder;
Whereas, Funding is available in the approved FY 19 Water Supply Syste...
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