From
Robert Myers
Title
Price agreement for AMI Materials (Meter boxes) from Bass & Hays for up to $549,450 for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one year periods totaling $2,747,250.00 if all extensions are exercised; price agreement with HD Supply Waterworks for AMI Materials (gaskets, risers, bolts) for up to $26,452.70 for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one year periods totaling $132,263.50; price agreement for AMI Materials (Meter bolts) from BlackAnvil for up to $1,512.00 for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one year periods totaling $7,560.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This price agreement is for meter boxes, gaskets, risers, bolts and other components that are necessary to support the completion of the AMI project and will be used for on-going maintenance needs. The City will purchase these materials and provide them to Itron, the City's contractor, on an as needed basis for installation as part of the City-wide conversion. Additionally the City will make purchases for maintenance on an as needed basis.
Notice to Bid # 16098 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Bid Sync and distributed to 18 known vendors, including 3 Grand Prairie vendors. Seven (7) bids were received as shown on attachment A. Evaluation of bids was based on low bid meeting specification.
Bass & Hays meets the specification and is recommended award for meter boxes.
HD Supply Waterworks meets the specification and is recommended award for gaskets, risers, bolts and miscellaneous components.
BlackAnvil meets the specification and is recommended award...
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