DATE:
July 18, 2023
TO:
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Jeremy McDonald, Director of Public Works
Robert Worby, Fleet/Warehouse Supervisor
SUBJECT:
Warehouse Commodity - Mueller Parts
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Core & Main in a not-to-exceed contract amount of $240,000, for the purchase of Mueller Water Products.
BACKGROUND
The Hesperia Water District has standardized various services and repair products in order to minimize the need to stock multiple products and to simplify installation processes. Mueller Water Products are one of the materials the District has standardized. These products are used for maintenance and repair of the water system infrastructure.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The Hesperia Water District established a formal request for bid (RFB) under Warehouse Commodity-Mueller Parts. On May 24, 2023, RFB 2022-23-014 solicited bids from five vendors and a public bid opening was held on June 6, 2023. One (1) material service provider responded with Core & Main (formerly Inland Water Works) deemed to be the lowest responsible/responsive bidder. Core & Main is a distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products with over 320 branches nationwide. Mueller Water Products is the manufacturer of various water materials including fire hydrants, valves, and brass pipe fittings and meet the design standards established by the American Water Works Association.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding is included in the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Bid Comparison
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