DATE:
August 5, 2025
TO:
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassanda Sanchez, Director of Public Works / City Engineer Jeremy McDonald, Water Operations Manager
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 approve a contract for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 with C Wells Pipeline in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, 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) 2024-25-026 on June 25, 2025, soliciting bids from seven vendors. Four (4) material service providers responded at the public bid opening held on July 9, 2025. 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) 2025-26 Operating Budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Bid Comparison
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