SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Ltd dba USABlueBook of Atlanta, GA (USABB) for the purchase of Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO) Supplies, Industrial Supplies and Related Products and Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00 for one year with two one-year renewal options, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same.
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SUMMARY:
USABB is a water and wastewater MRO supplier offering discounted pricing on over 55,000 items. USABB has been widely used across Public Utilities to supply and service the City’s water and wastewater divisions with laboratory testing materials, process analyzers, and other micro-purchases. This has allowed the City to meet regulatory requirements and process control testing needs.
The pricing for this contract was secured through a Cooperative Purchasing Program administered by GOVMVMT relating to MRO supplies, industrial supplies and related products and services, in partnership with lead agency Cobb County, GA. This contract is valid through November 13, 2028, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods, ending no later than November 12, 2031, unless terminated earlier by Cobb County. Authorization is requested to piggyback Cobb County Contract 24-6800 for a one year term with two additional one-year renewal options.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds are available in Public Utilities operating cost centers, cost code 550400 operating supplies and materials to cover the cost of the contract for fiscal year 2026. The Public Utilities Department is funded by Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund revenues.
Funding for future fiscal years will be included in the annual budget request.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval for an agreement is requested.
