The Water Department will use these Agreements to purchase ductile iron pipes and mechanical joint restraints to replace defective parts, to install new water lines, as well as to maintain and repair existing lines at various locations throughout the City.
The Invitation to Bid (ITB) consisted of detailed specifications describing the ductile iron pipe and mechanical joint restraints meeting American Water Works Association (AWWA) and American National Standard Institute (ANSI) material requirements. The Water Department certifies that the bids received from ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks (Ferguson Waterworks) meet the specifications required for the items that are being awarded. No guarantees were made that a specific amount of ductile iron pipe and mechanical joint restraints would be purchased. Ductile iron pipe and mechanical joint restraints will be ordered on an as needed basis. BID ADVERTISEMENT - This bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on April 13, 2016, April 20, 2016, April 27, 2016 and May 4, 2016. Forty-eight vendors were solicited through the purchasing database system; four bids were received. BID TABULATION - See attached Bid Tabulation. PRICE ANALYSIS - There is an overall decrease of 29 percent in pricing compared to the previous Agreement awarded March 22, 2011 (M&C P-11205). It is recommended that ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., will be awarded ductile iron pipe and ductile iron pressure pipe while Ferguson Waterworks will be awarded mechanical joint restraints for an overall price savings of 36 percent. Water Department Staff reviewed the proposed pricing and certified that the prices offered are fair and reasonable based on the bids received.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager in the amount up to $50,000.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible.
AGREEMENT TERMS - Upon City Council approval, this Agreement shall begin on June 29, 2016 and end on June 28, 2017.
RENEWAL OPTIONS - This Agreement may be renewed for up to four successive one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. |
