Title
Bottled Water and Associated Products (Ordinance S-44997)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Nestle Waters to provide Citywide departments with bottled water and associated products, on an as-needed basis. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The five-year aggregate value of this contract will not exceed $500,000.
Report
Summary
Bottled water is used daily by the City where a water supply is not readily accessible to help prevent heat-related illnesses for Police Officers, Firefighters, and other City employees and residents. Bottled water is also used at public gatherings, political events, marches or walks, and City-funded public events. The primary user departments of this contract are the Aviation, Fire, Water Services, Public Works, and Police departments. This contract is critical to the safety and health of the City’s employees and residents by helping prevent heat-related issues, especially during the City’s hotter months of the year.
Procurement Information
IFB 18-215 Bottled Water and Associated Products was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was emailed to 56 suppliers and was posted on the City's website. Two offers were received by the Procurement Division on June 22, 2018.
Nestle Waters North America Inc.: $90,085.70
DS Services of America, Inc.: $104,612.43
It is recommended by the Deputy Finance Director that the bid for Nestle Waters North America Inc., be accepted as a responsive and responsible bidder.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about Nov. 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
This is a Citywide contract used by multiple departments. The five-year aggregate value of this contract will not exceed $500,000.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.