HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ. HD SUPPLY - RENEW CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTSCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council. Communication
DATE REFERENCE
NUMBER SUBJECT:
Authorize the 2"d Year of a 2-Year Contract for the Page
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renewal De artment.
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend the City Council authorize the 2nd Year of a 2-Year Contract for the purchase of fire
hydrants, from HD Supply, of Beaumont, Texas, for the Utility Operations Department Water
Distribution Division.
BACKGROUND:
We normally purchase 20-30 hydrants per year, but we have more than doubled that amount this year
due to the fire hydrant testing program currently underway by the Fire Department. Many units have
been found to be inoperable and/or are beyond repair. Replacement is being performed by the Utility
Operations Department Water Distribution Division. Several years ago,, we standardized on fire
hydrants which are manufactured in Beaumont by American Flow Control due to their quality, ease of
maintenance, and availability of parts. This year, we expanded our specifications to include the Storz
quarter-turn pumper connection to speed the connection with the Fire Department's large diameter
hoses. We will also begin retroftting existing American fire hydrants with the new Storz connections.
This vendor has agreed to extend their existing bid prices for the additional year.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Fire hydrants are maintained in iriventory by the Utility Operations Warehouse and are charged to the
appropriate budget account as consumed, normally 410-1253-532.35-00. Unit prices will stay the same
as last year. The estimated total award is $74,090, but may vary as funding allows.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
TCEQ certified Water System Operators oversee the installation of all fire hydrants.
SUMMARY:
We recommend the City Council authorize the second year of the existing agreement for the purpose of
purchasing fire hydrants. Funds for these contracts are available in Water Distribution Division budget
account number 410-1253-532.33-00.
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Director of Utilit O erations Purchasin Mana er Director of Finance
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