SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the award of Invitation to Bid 28-19, Manhole Rings and Covers, to Fortiline, Inc. of Tampa, FL, in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $60,000, with two one-year extensions at the City’s discretion and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Invitation to Bid 28-19, Manhole Rings, Covers, and Related Products was issued on May 8, 2019. Six bids were received on June 6, 2019. Fortiline, Inc. represents the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for manhole rings and covers.
Fortiline, Inc. will provide standard and hinged manhole rings and covers, standard clean-out rings and covers, and sanitary valve boxes and covers. These items provide access for maintenance purposes in the wastewater collection system.
The contract will be effective on August 1, 2019, for an initial one-year period with two one-year renewal terms available to the City. Renewal Terms allow for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index #101 Iron and Steel. Renewal prices shall be firm for the respective annual term.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY19 are available in Public Utilities’ cost center 550400 Operating Supplies & Materials:
• FY19 $10,000 (2 months)
Future fiscal year budgets will include requests for funding:
• FY20 $60,000
• FY21 $60,000
• FY22 $50,000 (10 months)