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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 27-01, FY27 Water and Sewer Annual Supplies to multiple vendors based on awarded unit prices, for aggregate expenditures in an amount of $1,040,000 in Fiscal Year 2027.
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DATE: September 15, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Kristina Ramirez, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the award of Bid No. 27-01, FY27 Water and Sewer Annual Supplies
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Water and Sewer Division utilizes various materials throughout the year to operate and maintain the water distribution system and sewer collection system. These items are procured through the bid process on an annual basis.
On August 5, 2026, bids were opened and read aloud for Bid No. 27-01, FY27 Water and Sewer Annual Supplies based on twelve-month quantities of these material items. The Public Works Department, along with Purchasing, evaluated each bid's conformance with the bid information and instructions.
Seven (7) bidders were selected where partial bids were submitted on the specified supply items and met all bid requirements. Staff recommends that these items be awarded to the selected bidders, ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc., Benmark Supply Co., Core & Main LLC, Ferguson Enterprises LLC, HydroPro Solutions, Thirkettle Corporation, and Zenner USA, Incorporated.
Bidders were selected based on the lowest bid for each individual material item. The resulting contracts will establish unit prices and will allow the Water and Sewer Division to purchase materials from the selected vendors on an as-needed basis. The contracts will not guarantee the purchase of any minimum quantity.
The quantities included in the solicitation were estimated for bid-evaluation purposes only and do not represent a guaranteed purchase or expenditure by the City. Actual purchases will be based on operational needs and available appropriations. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes $1,040,000 for aggre...
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