DATE:
June 16, 2026
TO:
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works / City Engineer Brian Blackwell, Streets Operation Manager
Jeremy McDonald, Water Operations Manager
SUBJECT:
Warehouse Commodity – A.Y. McDonald Manufactured Water 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 Orange County WinWater Works in a not-to-exceed amount of $145,861, for the purchase of A.Y. McDonald manufactured water parts.
BACKGROUND
The Hesperia Water District has standardized various services and repair products to minimize the need to stock multiple products and to simplify installation processes. A.Y. McDonald is the manufacturer of various water fittings including corporation stops, curb stops, adapters, meter valves, saddles, repair clamps, and other accessories which meet the design standards established by the American Water Works Association. A.Y. McDonald manufactured water products are one of the materials the District has standardized and are compatible with existing infrastructure. These materials are used for the maintenance and repair of the water system.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The Hesperia Water District established a formal request for bid (RFB) 2025-26-021 on April 29, 2026, soliciting bids from seven (7) vendors. The bid closed on May 19, 2026, with four (4) material service providers responding. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Orange County WinWater Works, with a total bid of $145,860, who has been deemed the lowest responsible and responsive vendor.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Financial Health: Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating Budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Bid Comparison
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Staff Report to the Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District Warehouse Commodity – A.Y. McDonald Manufactured Parts
June 16, 2026