Title
Sheet and Bulk Molded Compound Meter Boxes - IFB-2425-WMD-633 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51578) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with Fortiline, Inc.dba Fortiline Waterworks and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC to provide sheet and bulk molded compound meter boxes for the Water Services Department (WSD). Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreements will not exceed $3,000,000.
Report
Summary
This agreement will provide WSD with the ability to purchase sheet and bulk molded compound meter boxes on an as-needed basis. The WSD uses various meter boxes and covers to protect customer meters throughout the City. WSD requires that there is a supply of sheet and bulk molded compound meter boxes on hand for repair and new installation to provide excellent customer service.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Three vendors submitted bids 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 vendors:
Selected Bidders
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC: $206,329.50 (annually)
Fortiline, Inc. dba Fortiline Waterworks $214,024.72 (annually)
Additional Bidders
Core and Main LP
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about February 1, 2025, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contracts value will not exceed 3,000,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.