Title
Variable Frequency Drives - IFB-26-0087 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52546) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with Southland Industries Inc., DXP Enterprises Inc., and Crescent Electric Supply Company to provide variable frequency drives for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreement will not exceed $1,600,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide Water Services with the ability to purchase equipment for the replacement and repair of variable frequency drives. The City of Phoenix requires variable frequency drives to facilitate the addition of chemicals for treatment of water.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Four vendors submitted a bid and are listed below. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendors:
Selected Bidders
Southland Industries Inc.: $4,610.50 (annually), 5 percent (manufacturer discount)
DXP Enterprises Inc.: 20 percent - 45 percent (manufacturer discount)
Crescent Electric Supply Company: 7,861.12 (annually), 5 percent - 27 percent (manufacturer discount)
Additional Bidder
Keller Electrical Industries LLC
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about January 21, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,600,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.