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City of Independence
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Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to issue a one (1) year contract, with two (2), one-year renewal periods for Fire Hydrants with Ferguson Waterworks, Inc for the Water Department.

Recommendations:

Council action to issue a contract.

Background:

The Water Department has a continuous need and supply for fire hydrants and appurtenances.

The Procurement Division issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for fire hydrants on September 28, 2021. The ITB was published on the City's website through Public Purchase, the City's e-bidding provider, which notified 41 potential bidders; 5 accessed the ITB.

Four (4) bids were received: Blue Springs Winwaterworks, Core & Main LP, Ferguson Waterworks, Inc and Schulte Supply. Ferguson Waterworks, Inc. provided the lowest bid. Ferguson is a local company and based their bid on a fire hydrant that meets the specifications that were provided in the Invitation to Bid. The Water Department recommends award of a contract for the purchase of fire hydrants to Ferguson Waterworks, Inc.



Fiscal Impact:

Fiscal Impact. The fiscal impact to the City is $73,934.85. Funding is included in the fiscal year 2021/22 adopted budget, page 218, account numbers E (55410000 -F - - ) project string, E (6140-5212) Maintenance



Department:          Water DepartmentContact Person:          Dan Montgomery


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Purchasing Division (Finance Department)Approved
Water DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
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Bid Tab - ITB #21085 - Fire HydrantsExhibit