AGENDA MEMO

City Council

April 5, 2010

 

 

ISSUE STATEMENT

 

A resolution accepting a proposal from Norwalk Tank Company for High Density Polyethylene Pipes, Bands, Flared End Sections and fittings as required for various Public Works projects for a period of May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011.

 

RESOLUTION

 

BACKGROUND

 

During the year the department requires the use of High Density Polyethylene Pipes (HDPE) and connectors to be used for various Public Works projects, such as storm sewer replacements and ditching projects.

 

Competitive quotes were requested for the pipes and Staff received two (2) competitive quotes.  See Attachment A.  The lowest competitive quote was.  The request for quotes stipulated that pricing be held in place from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.

 

The expenditure would come from the Street and Capital accounts, depending on the specific project requiring the pipe material. The total estimated costs for all maintenance and budgetary programs for the material are pending Capital Project budget approval.

 

COMMITTEE/STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

The Municipal Services Committee and Staff recommend approval of this resolution with Norwalk Tank Company.

 

ALTERNATE CONSIDERATION

 

As directed by the Municipal Services Committee.

 

DECISION MODE

 

This item will be placed on the April 5, 2010 City Council agenda for formal approval.