Subject:
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Agreement with Core & Main LP for the requirements of industrial plumbing supplies.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Agreement with Core & Main LP for the requirements of industrial plumbing supplies.
• This Agreement is for industrial plumbing supplies on an as needed basis for the Utilities department.
• This Agreement is for 24 months with provision for two (2) twenty-four (24) month extensions.
• On March 6, 2024, ITB No. 24-0234-ITB was advertised for industrial plumbing supplies, with the duration for solicitation extended several times to foster competition. The solicitation contained more than 1,000 lines of plumbing materials. Three bids were received; however, numerous items were “no-bid”. Core and Main LP has the inventory and ability to provide the “no-bid” items from the previous competitive process to ensure non interrupted supply for the Utilities Department. Core and Main LP did not participate in the original competitive process for industrial plumbing supplies.
• This agreement is sufficiently budgeted for in the FY25 Budget of PCU in the Water Revenue and Operating Fund and Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund. This agreement includes the appropriate termination clauses should funding not be available.
Contract No. 24-1003-N in the total not to exceed amount of $243,243.56 for a 24-month term, with an estimated annual expenditure of $121,621.78.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
This Agreement is needed for Industrial Plumbing Supplies on an as needed basis for the Utilities department.
Background/Explanation:
On March 6, 2024, ITB No. 24-0234 was advertised for industrial plumbing supplies. The solicitation contained more than 1,000 required plumbing materials. Three bids were received. This agreement only contains the no-bid items from ITB No. 24-0234.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated twenty-four (24) month expenditure not to exceed: $243,243.56
This request is sufficiently budgeted for in the FY25 Budget of PCU in the Water Revenue and Operating Fund and Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under (Code Section 2-188(b).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement