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Increase to the contract with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks and Core & Main LP for requirements of water meter and backflow prevention materials and accessories.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the increase to the contract with Ferguson Enterprises Inc. dba Ferguson Waterworks and Core & Main LP for requirements of water meter and backflow prevention materials and accessories.
• Contract to supply the Utilities Department with water meter and backflow prevention devices
• Increase required to purchase more backflow prevention devices than previously planned
• New construction along with State and County Laws are creating the increased demand
• The increase is for two of four firms awarded a portion of this contract
Contract No. 156-0384-B(JA); increase in the amount of $1,008,000.00 for a revised contract total of $6,919,002.35, with an annual amount not to exceed of $1,383,800.47.
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Strategic Plan:
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5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
This contract provides for annual requirements of water meter and residential/commercial backflow prevention materials and accessories for the Utilities Department.
An increase of $500,000.00 to the contract for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. is being requested to accommodate increased construction activity creating the need for more commercial backflow prevention assemblies and to replace those assemblies that are reaching the end of their useful life. These assemblies are mandated by State Law and County Code.
The increase of $508,000.00 to the contract for Core & Main LP is to acquire additional residential backflow prevention devices due to increased construction and replacement parts due to the age of existing devices. These devices and parts are needed to replace inoperable devices, refurbish the existing devices and to replace old water service connections.
Background/Explanation:
This contract was awarded by the Board of County Commissioners on August 9, 2016 for a five (5) year term.
An increase is only required for two (2) of the four (4) vendors awarded portions of this contract.
Fiscal Impact:
Awarded sixty (60) month expenditure not to exceed: $5,911,002.35
Requested increase not to exceed: $1,008,000.00
Revised total sixty (60) month expenditure not to exceed: $6,919,002.35
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this increase is granted under (Code Section 2-184.
Staff Member Responsible:
Megan Ross, Director, Utilities
Joe Lauro, Director, Purchasing
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