SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize purchase orders to Florida Industrial Products of Tampa, FL, Hughes Supply HAJOCA Corp. of St. Petersburg, FL, Mine and Mill Supply Company of Lakeland, FL, Tampa Winsupply of Tampa, FL, and Technico Gas LLC of Lake Worth, FL for the supply of galvanized steel pipe and fittings in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed the amount of $200,000.00 with the option for two, one-year renewals, pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 02-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 02-26 was released on October 08, 2025, for the supply of galvanized steel pipe and fittings. We received six (6) responsive, responsible bids and product specifications were requested from all vendors and evaluated for specification compliance and suitability for application. CGS Energy is recommending award of ITB No. 02-26, Galvanized Steel Pipe and Fittings as follows:
Primary Award:
• Hughes Supply HAJOCA Corp: Groups 1, 3, 5, 11,12
• Mine & Mill Supply Company: Groups 4, 6-9
• Technico Gas LLC: Groups 2 and 10
Secondary Award:
• Florida Industrial Products: Groups 2 and 10
• Hughes Supply HAJOCA Corp: Groups 4, 6, 8-9
• Mine & Mill Supply Company: Group 1
• Tampa Winsupply: Groups 7 and 12
• Technico Gas LLC: Groups 3, 5, 11
To ensure a continuity of supply and operational flexibility, CGS Energy requests authorization to use the secondary vendor for each respective group when the primary vendor is unable to meet demand. All materials are code approved and will be used in CGS’s distribution system, to include new customers as well as replacement pipe and fittings on meters that have reached the end of their useful life.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Gas New Mains and Service Lines 323-96377 (Pinellas), 323-96378 (Pasco), 4232068-531100 (Pinellas Installation) and 4232174-531100 (Pasco Installation); funded by Gas Utility Enterprise Fund revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Deliver Effective and Efficient Services by Optimizing City Assets and Resources.
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