SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize purchase orders to Core and Main LP of St. Louis, MO, Empire Pipe and Supply Company Inc of Sanford, FL, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks of Tampa, FL, Staline Waterworks of Charlotte, NC, and Tampa Winsupply of Tampa, FL, for the supply of service brass and brass valves in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $395,000.00 with the option of two, one-year renewals pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 60-25, Service Brass and Brass Fittings, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Service brass and brass fittings are essential components used for making connections between water lines, meters, and points of use within the city's water infrastructure. The Clearwater Public Utilities department maintains a stock of these materials to ensure the continuity of service for both routine maintenance and emergency repair and replacement operations.
ITB #60-25 was issued on September 30, 2025, to solicit bids for the supply of these materials. Six bids were received and publicly opened on October 30, 2025. Following a thorough evaluation, five vendors were identified as the most responsive and responsible low bidders meeting all the technical specifications outlined in ITB #60-25.
The primary awards are as follows:
• Core & Main LP of St. Louis, MO
o Corporation Stops
o Curb Stops
o Valves
o Adapters, Poly Compression
o Unions, Poly
o Meter Couplings
• Empire Pipe & Supply Company Inc of Sanford, FL
o Reclaimed Water
o Adapters
o Caps
o Couplings
o Elbows (ELL)
o Tees
o Nipples
• Staline Waterworks of Charlotte, NC
o Hydrant Swivels
o Meter Adapter and Resetters
• Tampa Winsupply of Tampa, FL
o Bushings
o Plugs
Secondary awards provide additional sources for these vital components:
• Core & Main LP of St. Louis, MO
o Reclaimed Water
o Plugs
• Empire Pipe & Supply Company Inc of Sanford, FL
o Corporation Stops
o Curb Stops
o Valves
o Adapters, Poly Compression
o Unions, Poly
o Hydrant Swivels
o Meter Adapter and Resetters
• Ferguson Waterworks of Tampa, FL
o Meter Couplings
o Bushings
• Staline Waterworks of Charlotte, NC
o Adapters
o Caps
o Tees
o Nipples
• Tampa Winsupply of Tampa, FL
o Couplings
o Elbows (ELL)
To ensure supply continuity and operational flexibility, this recommendation proposes awarding a primary and secondary vendor across various categories. This structure will allow Public Utilities to rely on secondary vendors when a primary vendor is unable to meet demand.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY26 are available in Public Utilities’ cost centers, cost code 550400, operating supplies & materials. Funded by revenues from the Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
Funding for future years will be requested within contract calendar and spending limits.
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.
