Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchasing Agreement for Utility Infrastructure Materials from Core and Main LP, ITB-4629 ($1,240,461.69)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing the purchases of up to $1,240,461.69 for utility infrastructure materials from Core and Main LP.
The bid was advertised on the City's website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Core and Main LP was the lowest responsible bidder for the materials requested. Core and Main LP is also the only supplier to bid on almost every material listed on the bid. Three (3) bids were received and publically opened on May 20, 2020 for ITB-4629.
The three bidders were:
1. Core & Main LP
2. Ferguson
3. EJ USA Inc.
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 activities.
Budget Impact: Funding is available in the FY21 Public Works Unit Operations and Maintenance Budget and FY22 is subject to Council budget approval. Any materials purchased for capital or project related expenditures will be charged to the appropriate funding source.
Core and Main LP complies with the City's Non-Discrimination ordinance.
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: Tom Crawford, Interim 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, Three bids (ITB-4629) were received by the Procurement Unit on May 20, 2020, and Core and Main LP was the lowest responsible bidder;
Whereas, Funding is available in the FY21 Public Works Unit Operations and Maintena...
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