STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 26, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year service contract for large diameter concrete water pipes, accessories and emergency repair services for the Water Utilities Department - TPG Pressure, Inc. dba Thompson Pipe Group-Pressure, most advantageous proposer of two - Not to exceed $8,786,180.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for large diameter concrete water pipes, accessories, and emergency repair services. Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) uses prestressed concrete cylinder pressurized pipe for repairs and replacement activities within untreated and potable water systems. The pressurized pipe is a watertight material that has a steel cylinder, steel joint rings, and a steel wire or rod wrap. DWU purchases large diameter pipe sections ranging from 20” - 96” in diameter and lengths from 16’-24’ linear feet.
This pipe material is utilized for the purpose of pressurized water application such as water transmission mains, water treatment plants, or other applications where a watertight product is critical. The availability of pipe will enable timely repairs to critical infrastructure, eliminating long lead time or extended customer outages.
DWU maintains approximately 5,000 miles of water mains throughout the water distribution system.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
• Department of Information and Technology Services (1)
• Department of Transportation (1)
• Water Utilities Department (1)
• Office of Procurement Services (1)
The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
• Experience 35 points
• Approach 30 points
• Cost and budget 30 points
• Local Preference 5 points
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user departments to contact additional vendors.
On November 10, 2015, the City Council authorized a living wage policy that requires contractors to pay their employees a “living wage” rate as established annually by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator for Dallas County by Resolution No. 15-2141. The current calculated living wage during the solicitation process of this contract is $15.21; the selected vendor meets this requirement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 26, 2016, City Council authorized a three-year master agreement for large concrete water pipes and accessories with Forterra Pressure Pipe, Inc. and Forterra Pipe & Precast, LLC by Resolution No. 16-1728.
On December 14, 2016, City Council authorized a three-year service contract for emergency repair of large concrete pipe with Forterra Pressure Pipe, Inc. by Resolution No. 16-1906.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$2,928,726.00 |
$2,928,727.00 |
$2,928,727.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$8,786,180.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Other Service contracts. |
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• TPG Pressure, Inc. dba Thompson Pipe Group-Pressure - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Request for Competitive |
• Utilized for high technology procurements, insurance procurements, and other goods and services |
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Sealed Proposal |
• Recommended offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the City, considering the relative importance of price, and other evaluation factors stated in the specifications |
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• Always involves a team evaluation |
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• Allows for negotiation on contract terms, including price |
The Office of Procurement Services received the following proposals from solicitation number BVZ22-00018403. We opened them on April 15, 2022. We recommend the City Council award this service contract in its entirety to the most advantageous proposer.
*Denotes successful proposer
Proposers Address Score
*TPG Pressure, Inc. dba 1003 MacArthur Blvd. 86.74
Thompson Pipe Group- Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Pressure
Rangeline Pipeline 1150 Blue Mound Rd. 76.33.
Services, LLC Suite 301
Haslet, TX 76052
OWNER
TPG Pressure, Inc. dba Thompson Pipe Group- Pressure
Detlev Schlorke, President