STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: August 13, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of water meter castings, risers, cast iron inlet frames, and covers for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - Fortiline Inc. dba Fortiline Waterworks in the estimated amount of $957,065.00 and Bass & Hays Foundry Inc in the estimated amount of $714,200.90, lowest responsible bidders of two - Total estimated amount of $1,671,265.90 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of water meter castings, risers, cast iron inlet frames, and covers for the Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU). The cast iron inlet frames and covers are used to secure underground structures such as sewers and drains. The water meter castings and risers are used for raising manhole to enhance safety and infrastructure longevity. DWU maintains approximately 5,076 miles of water mains throughout the water distribution system.
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.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 13, 2022, the City Council authorized a three-year master agreement for the purchase of water meter castings and access hatches, risers, cast iron inlet frames, and covers for the Water Utilities Department with Fortiline, Inc. dba Fortiline Waterworks, U S F Fabrication, Inc., Bass & Hays Foundry, Inc. and Accucast LTD by Resolution No. 22-0571.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$46,424.04 |
$812,420.93 |
$812,420.93 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
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Fortiline Inc. dba Fortiline Waterworks |
Local |
0.00% |
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Bass & Hays Foundry Inc |
Local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Low Bid |
• Recommended vendor is based on the lowest competitive quoted price, who is also technically and financially capable of performing and completing the contract, and otherwise meets all material specification requirements |
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• Negotiations are not allowed |
The Office of Procurement Services received the following bids from solicitation number BT25-00026744. We opened them on April 11, 2025. We recommend the City Council award this master agreement in its entirety to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders by line. Information related to this solicitation is available upon request.
*Denotes successful bidders
Bidder Address Amount
*Fortiline Inc dba Fortiline 11200 Seagoville Rd. Multiple lines
Waterworks Balch Springs, TX 75180
*Bass & Hays Foundry Inc 38 South Bagdad Rd. Multiple lines
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
OWNERS/EXECUTIVES
Fortiline Inc. dba Fortiline Waterworks
Andrew Pasifico, President
Bass & Hays Foundry Inc
Sam Hays, President