SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY21-086 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC of Brownsville, Texas, in an amount up to $440,000.00 for the purchase of copper pipe Type K and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe for the Utilities Department. These materials are purchased on an as-needed basis for construction and repair projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approved a one-year contract September 5, 2023.
BACKGROUND
This annual supply contract establishes pricing for the purchase of copper pipe Type K and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe for the Utilities Department. These commodities will be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department - Water Operations for construction and repair projects. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. This contract shall be the responsibility of and administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo Utilities Department.
Current Contract Pricing:
Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC
Section Description
I Copper Pipe Type K “3/4” - 2” Soft 60 Foot Coils & 20-foot Joints
II ¾” - 2” Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping 100-foot Coils
A complete bid tabulation is attached.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Waterworks System Fund
Account #: 557-0000-141-0000
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities and services needed should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City's obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.