HomeMy WebLinkAboutF. FERGUSON WATERWORKS - TAPPING MACHINE FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISIONCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mavor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
2009-CC-Tapping Award of Bid for Tapping Machine for the Utility
9/01/09 Machine Operations Department Water Distribution Division. 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council award the bid for a Tapping Machine to Ferguson Waterworks, of
Houston, Texas, in the total amount of $30,784.18.
BACKGROUND
This equipment is used to make large taps on our system while under pressure. This purchase includes
everything needed to make taps from 3" to 12" on the various pipe materials throughout our system.
Our existing large tapping machine is over 30 years old and is need of replacement. The specifications
were advertised for bids on August 9 and August 16, 2009. Three (3) bid packets were sent out and
one (1) bid was received on August 26, 2009. The bid from Ferguson Waterworks meets the
requirements of the advertised specifications and is recommended for award in the amount of
$30,784.18.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for this purchase were budgeted at $36,000 in account no. 410-1253-531.92-00, leaving a
$5,215.82.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will operate and maintain this equipment as part of normal operations.
SUMMARY
The bid from Ferguson Waterworks meets the requirements of the specifications and is therefore
recommended for approval in the total amount of $30,784.18.
Recommended:
1 ~
elly Eldr dge
Director f Utility Operations
~~~
Shawna Tu bs
Purchasing Manager
410 Water & Sewer Fund
1253 Water Distribution
532 Water Utilities
92 Ca ital E ui ment
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITIOt
KE
APPROVED BY: []APPROVE
City Manager
BOTHER (DESCRIBE)
~~~~~
Deborah Echols
Director of Finance
PROCESSED
BY
CITY
SECRETARY
DATE