STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: August 10, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of clamps, couplings, sleeves, and adapters for the Water Utilities Department - Core & Main LP, lowest responsible bidder of four - Estimated amount of $910,500 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($710,500) and Stormwater Drainage Management - Operations Fund ($200,000)
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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 clamps, couplings, sleeves, and adapters. The Water Utilities Department will use the clamps, couplings, sleeves, and adapters for the installation and/or repair of water mains and service lines within water treatment facilities and distribution piping system. This master agreement enables the Water Utilities Department to acquire and stock needed parts with minimal delay, reducing repair time and interruption of water service to its customers. Access to these supplies will allow the Water Utilities Department to repair pipes, water meters, bypass valves, and other equipment as needs arise. The Water Utilities Department maintains approximately 5,000 miles of water mains throughout the water distribution system and approximately 3,100 repairs were performed during the prior fiscal year to services and water mains due to external corrosion, system loads, and ground shift.
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