Subject:
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Award of bid to Fortiline Inc. d/b/a Fortiline Waterworks, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks, and Empire Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. for industrial plumbing supplies.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of bid and agreements with Fortiline Inc. d/b/a Fortiline Waterworks (Fortiline), Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks (Ferguson), and Empire Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. (Empire) for industrial plumbing supplies.
• This contract provides industrial plumbing supplies for the Utilities Department (PCU). This contract greatly assists PCU in the standardization of warehouse operations and continuity of supply.
• The County received three responsive and responsible submittals with award recommendations to Fortiline, Ferguson, and Empire in the combined amount of $6,699,309.42 for a twenty-four-month term.
o Fortiline - $2,580,173.39
o Ferguson - $2,386,692.01
o Empire - $1,732,444.020
• This request is sufficiently budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget of PCU in the Water Revenue and Operating Fund and Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund.
Contract No. 24-0234-ITB for a twenty-four-month combined total of $6,699,309.42; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
Summary:
Summary
This contract is for industrial plumbing supplies to be ordered as needed. This contract period is for twenty-four (24)-months, with cost plus percentages held firm for the duration of the contract. This contract includes provision for two (2) additional twenty-four (24)-months term extensions with same cost-plus percentages.
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Background Information:
On January 24, 2024, the Purchasing Division, on behalf of PCU, advertised an Invitation to Bid for industrial plumbing supplies for the General Maintenance warehouses on an as needed basis to standardize warehouse operation and guarantee continuity of supply. These supplies include pipes, valves, and fittings.
This contract replaces Contract No. 22-0123-B-BW, which expires on November 1, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
Empire Pipe Supply Company Inc $1,732,444.02
Ferguson Enterprises Inc d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks $2,386,692.01
Fortiline Inc d/b/a Fortiline Waterworks $2,580,173.39
Twenty-four (24) month expenditure not to exceed: $6,699,309.42
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.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
Agreements
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