PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: February 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of access hatches for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - USF FABRICATION, INC., only bidder - Estimated amount of $2,523,552.00 - 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 access hatches for the Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU). The access hatches are installed on pre-cast meter vaults which are seated underground. The access hatches are installed as part of sidewalks, parking areas, and at pump stations and meter vaults. This agreement will allow staff to perform inspections, maintenance, and installation of water valves, meters, and piping as well as provide protection for the apparatuses from environmental elements. This agreement will also allow for a safe passage for pedestrians and workers who access the paved area where the vault is seated.
DWU maintains approximately 5,089 miles of water mains throughout the water distribution system. Street Services maintains, replaces, and resets water meter castings and inlet covers as needed. Emergency crews respond to missing/damaged manhole and inlet lid covers to address roadway hazards.
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 ...
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