STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year master agreement for plumbing pipe, fittings, fixtures, trims, and parts - Winston Water Cooler LTD in the estimated amount of $4,323,623.87, Core & Main LP in the estimated amount of $366,115.50, and Apple Specialist, Inc. in the estimated amount of $151,800.00, lowest responsible bidders of four - Total estimated amount of $4,841,539.37 Financing: General Fund ($3,333,630.00), Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($786,788.85), and Aviation Fund ($721,120.52)
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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. We anticipate the following City departments will use this agreement:
* Building Services Department
* Department of Aviation
* Fire-Rescue Department
* Park & Recreation Department
* Water Utilities Department
This master agreement provides pipes and fittings used primarily by the Water Utilities Department to maintain the City's current infrastructure, and also provides plumbing supplies for any new construction. These supplies are used throughout the City to supply fresh water and aid in the removal of wastewater. This agreement will ensure that the City continues to meet minimum standards set by local, state, Federal, and institutional agencies for pipe and pipe fitting installation. Some of these agencies are the National Association of Master Plumbing Code, Environmental ...
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