DATE:
July 16, 2024
TO:
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassandra Sanchez, 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 C Wells Pipeline in a not-to-exceed amount of $240,000, for the purchase of Mueller Water Products.
BACKGROUND
The Hesperia Water District has standardized various services and repair products to minimize the need to stock multiple products and simplify the installation procedures. 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) 2023-24-011 on May 26, 2024, soliciting bids from seven (7) vendors. Five (5) material service providers responded at the public bid opening held on June 5, 2024, including Ferguson Waterworks who did not bid on every item. C Wells Pipeline is deemed to be the lowest responsible/responsive bidder. 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.
CITY GOAL
Financial Health: Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating Budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Bid Comparison
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
Warehouse Commodity- Mueller Parts
July 16, 2024