REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Award of Purchase Orders with Underground Republic Water Works, Inc., Core & Main LP, and Ferguson Enterprises LLC for Water Main Replacement Phase 1F Construction Materials for a Total Maximum Amount Not-To-Exceed $873,085.65
Report
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Department (Department) operates and maintains a potable water distribution system consisting of approximately 335 miles of distribution pipelines, 21 active groundwater wells, and seven storage tanks with a combined capacity of 28.8 million gallons. To maintain reliable service levels and meet customer expectations, the Department implements an ongoing infrastructure replacement program to replace dilapidated water mains nearing the end of their useful life or with a history of leaks.
The Department is currently preparing for the upcoming Water Main Replacement Phase 1F project ("Project"), which aims to replace aging water mains throughout the neighborhood bound by La Herran Drive, Pruneridge Avenue, Lawrence Expressway, and One Agilent Way, and is in the process of procuring materials for this phase. The Project consists of replacing 8,140 lineal feet of 6-inch and 8-inch cast iron water mains with new 8-inch ductile iron mains at La Herran Drive, Hillsdale Avenue, La Salle Avenue, De Soto Avenue, Randolph Avenue, Magellan Avenue, Daniel Way, Montclair Drive, Fulton Court, Cody Court, Sullivan Drive, and Hancock Drive.
DISCUSSION
To support the procurement of various materials for the Project, including pipeline, valves, fittings, couplings, hydrants, and other auxiliary components, staff conducted a solicitation process in accordance with Section 2.105.140(b) of the City of Santa Clara City Code, with award based on the lowest quoted price for each individual bid item. Staff received bids from Underground Republic Water Works, Inc., Core & Main LP, and Ferguson Enterprises LLC, and recommends awarding purchase orders to...
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