From
Carmen Ard
Title
Price Agreement for Welding Services from Rangeline Pipeline Services in the amount of $25,000, annually for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods totaling $125,000, if all extensions are exercised; 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
Gabe Johnson, Director of Public Works
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This contract provides for specialized welding services necessary to repair leaks, build and add water taps onto Reinforced Concrete Cylinder Pipe (RCCP) for various projects. These jobs require specific equipment and qualified technicians certified to work on RCCP which is beyond the capacity of the City’s Staff.
Notice of bid #19114 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Bid Sync; it was distributed to 27 vendors. There were three (3) Grand Prairie vendors available for this commodity. Two (2) bids were received; however, Mobile Construction withdrew their bid as shown on attachment A.
The award was based on best value criteria set up in the specification, including material markup, reputation, quality of service, price, past relationship with the city and other municipalities, if they were local, and other relevant criteria as listed in the specification.
Rangeline Pipeline Services meets specifications and is recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in FY 2018/2019 Water/Wastewater Operating Fund, Water Distribution 361211 for Water Main Maintenance 63095 and will be charged accordingly on orders through the end of the current fiscal year. Funding for future fiscal years will be paid from that year’s approved budgets.