STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 12, 2022
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 tapping machines, water meter security locks, and parts for the Water Utilities Department - McGard, Inc. in the estimated amount of $315,100.00 and Core & Main LP in the estimated amount of $81,821.10, lowest responsible bidders of two - Total estimated amount of $396,921.10 - 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 tapping machines, water meter security locks, and parts for the Water Utilities Department. Tapping machines are mechanical devices used to drill and tap holes into water pipelines under pressure without service interruption and with minimal water loss. These holes are used to connect residential and commercial service lines to water mains. Items purchased under this agreement will allow the Water Utilities Department's field crew personnel to install, repair, replace, and make required adjustments to water pipelines within the distribution system. The Water Utilities Department maintains approximately 320,000 water accounts within the 5,000-mile water distribution pipeline network. The Water Utilities Department administers an average 2,400 service repairs annually.
This agreement will also provide water meter security locks which are used on residential w...
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