Title
Rental Services for Trench Safety Equipment - Invitation for Bids (Ordinance S-46234)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with United Rentals (North America), Inc. (United Rentals) to provide rental services for trench safety equipment on an as-needed basis. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total agreement value will not exceed $550,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to provide the Water Services Department (WSD) with rental services for trench safety equipment. WSD technicians perform maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater infrastructure located throughout the City of Phoenix and such repair is typically performed in trenches. Safety regulations require that all trenches have safety equipment installed to prevent worksite hazards.
United Rentals' services include, but are not limited to, delivery, installation, and removal of rental trench safety equipment.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using an Invitation for Bids procurement process in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. Three vendors submitted bids, based on daily rental rates, which are listed below:
Selected Vendor:
United Rentals: $932.51
Additional Submitters:
National Trench Safety: $2,660.35
Trench Shore Rentals: $8,625.41
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years and will begin on Feb. 29, 2020.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for United Rentals will not exceed $550,000. Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.