Title
Manhole Covers, Rings, Meter Boxes and Related Accessories Agreement - Request for Award (Ordinance S-48036)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Ferguson Waterworks LLC to provide manhole covers, rings, meter boxes and related accessories for the purpose of providing new installations, repair, and replacement of existing sanitary sewer infrastructure at multiple locations throughout the City of Phoenix. Further request to authorize for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreement will not exceed $2,136,415.
Report
Summary
The purpose of the agreement is to provide for new and replacement of stock inventory consisting of manhole covers, rings, meter boxes and lids that are used in both existing and newly established areas throughout the City. The Water Distribution Division installs the meter boxes, the Meters Division maintains and monitors the meters, and the Wastewater Collection Division installs, repairs and maintains the manhole covers for approximately 98,315 manholes.
Procurement Information
The recommendation was made using an Invitation for Bid procurement process in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Five vendors submitted bids which are listed below and all bids were found to be responsive and responsible.
Selected Bidder
Ferguson Waterworks LLC: $305,202
Other Bidders
Arizona Water Works: $329,140
Core and Main: $384,110
Fullerform System, Inc.: $442,183
Fortline Waterworks: $484,538
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on Dec. 15, 2021, for a seven-year aggregate term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Ferguson Waterworks LLC will not exceed a total aggregate value of $2,136,415.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.