HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17059: AWARDING BID FOR PURCHASE OF UNDERGROUND PIERCING TOOL MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: John Comeaux, P.E., Acting City Manager
FROM: Kelly Eldridge, Director of Utility Operations 46(41
DATE: May 8, 2012
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 17059
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17059 awarding
the bid for the purchase of one Allied Underground Piercing Tool to Waukesha- Pearce
Industries Inc., of Port Arthur, Texas in the total amount of $7,450.
BACKGROUND
This tool will replace a worn out unit. This type equipment is used to bore under streets,
driveways and sidewalks. This particular tool is a small, 4.25" diameter unit used to
install small pipe horizontally without having to tear up such improvements. We have
been using such tools for over twenty years for water system construction activities.
There are only two authorized Allied Construction Products distributors in Texas, with
Waukesha- Pearce Industries Inc. having a Port Arthur location and being within 5% of
the low bid.
Bidder Bid
Green Equipment Co. $7,425.00
Pearland, Texas
Waukesha- Pearce Industries, Inc. $7,450.00
Port Arthur, Texas
BUDGET /FISCAL EFFECT
This equipment was budgeted at $8,000 in O &M account no. 410 - 1253 - 532.92 -00.
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17059.
P. R. No. 17059
05/08/12
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN UNDERGROUND PIERCING TOOL FOR
THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TO
WAUKESHA - PEARCE INDUSTRIES INC., OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($7,450). FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-
1253- 532.92 -00.
WHEREAS, the Utility Operations Department routinely uses underground piercing
tools to bore under certain improvements during the routine construction and maintenance
activities of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Conveyance systems throughout the City;
and,
WHEREAS, we have solicited quotes for such equipment, as delineated in our
Purchasing Policy; and,
WHEREAS, the Waukesha- Pearce Industries Inc., of Port Arthur, Texas is the local
bidder within 5% of the lowest quote submitted, and meets the specifications, NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Council hereby awards the bid for one Underground Piercing Tool to
Waukesha- Pearce Industries Inc., of Port Arthur, Texas, in the total amount of SEVEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($7,450); and,
THAT, an authorized representative of Waukesha- Pearce Industries Inc. shall sign this
resolution; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
P. R. No. 17059
05/08/12
Page 2 of 2
2012 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Deloris Prince
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sherri Bellard Valecia Tizeno
City Secretary City Attorney
APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
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John Comeaux, P.E., Deborah Echols
Acting City Manager Director of Finance
Account No. 625 -1801- 532.93 -03
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Ross Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Kelly El 'dge d` Shawna Tubbs
Director of Utilities Purchasing Manager
AGREED TO:
Waukesha - Pearce Industries Inc.