Title
Bottled Water and Associated Products - IFB 23-119 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50298)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with BlueTriton Brands to provide bottled water and associated products for Citywide departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,000,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will fulfill the continuous and Citywide demand for bottled water and supplies, encompassing bottles of drinking water, bottles of purified/distilled laboratory water, electric bottled water dispensers, cups, and cup holders on an as-needed basis. This contract plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the City's ability to sustain ample and easily accessible sources of clean drinking water, supporting the diverse needs of various departments.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Three vendors submitted bids. Only one vendor, BlueTriton Brands, Inc., was deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
BlueTriton Brands, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Nov. 1, 2023, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,000,000.
Funding is available in the various department budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.