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Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to sole-source vendor ACT Pipe & Supply, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $658,121.80 for the purchase of iHydrants, wet barrel smart caps, adapters, retrofit kits, and related equipment for the City of Laredo Utilities Department through BuyBoard Contract No. 791-26. The equipment will support system optimization, modernization, improved monitoring, and operational efficiency within the water distribution system. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond. body
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Utilities Department is continuing its efforts to modernize and optimize the water distribution system through the implementation of smart hydrant technology.
The proposed purchase includes iHydrants, wet barrel smart caps, adapters, retrofit kits, and related equipment needed to support enhanced monitoring and modernization of the City’s water distribution infrastructure.
The technology will assist Utilities staff with improved system monitoring, data collection, proactive maintenance, operational response, and asset management activities.
The proposed purchase will be made from ACT Pipe & Supply, Laredo, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 791-26, in an amount up to $658,121.80.
BuyBoard Contract 791-26
Expires 03/31/2029
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Waterworks Fund
Account #: 557-9879-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond