HomeMy WebLinkAboutF. HD SUPPLY - PURCHASE FIRE HYDRANTSCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
NUMBER Authorization to Purchase Fire Hydrants for the Utility
12-10-09 2010-AFC FHs Operations Department. 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of Fire Hydrants for the Utility Operations Department
from HD Supply, of Beaumont, Texas in the unit prices shown below.
BACKGROUND
Several years ago, the City standardized on the American Flow Control (American Darling) fire hydrant
manufactured in Beaumont, Texas. This was done not only to reduce the inventory requirements and training of our
personnel on maintenance of multiple FH manufacturers, but because the AFC hydrant is widely regarded as one
of the best units available anywhere. AFC sells its product through distributors exclusive to geographic areas. Their
current distributor for our area (sole source) is HD Supply in Beaumont. This procurement is exempt from the bid
process under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022, General Exemptions (7A), a procurement of items
that are available from only one source, including items that are available from one source because of patents,
copyrights, secret processes, ornatural monopolies. HD Supply has provided current Not-to-Exceed (NTE) quotes
below for various hydrants:
Depth NTE 2007
of Burv Price Price % Chans~e
AFC B84 Hydrant w/Storz Nozzle 3.5' $1,350. $1,196. 12.9%
4.5' $1,410. $1,242. 13.5%
6' $1,490. $1,314. 13.4%
The price increases shown are less than typical increases we have seen for other materials over this time
frame.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
This material is maintained in inventory by the Utility Operations warehouse and is charged to the appropriate
budget account as consumed, normally 410-1253-532.35-00 (Water System Maintenance). The estimated total
award is $112,000, but may vary as funding allows and needs require.
SUMMARY
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of Fire Hydrants for the Utility Operations Department
from HD Supply, of Beaumont, Texas in the unit prices shown above.
RECOMMENDED:
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Kelly Eldr dge
Director of Utility Operations
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
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Deborah Echols
Director of Finance
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City Manager
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