Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY FOR PURCHASE OF IRRIGATION SUPPLIES TO COMPLETE THE CALIFORNIA WATER CONSERVATION REBATE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL).
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I. SUMMARY
An Invitation for Bid, IFB No. 22-36, was released on May 31, 2022, to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide irrigation supplies that include but are not limited to water efficient pop-up sprinklers, rotors, and nozzles. In response to IFB 22-36, staff received two proposals (Exhibit No. 1). Of the two proposers, Site One Landscape Supply ("Site One") was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Accordingly, staff recommends the City Council award the contract to Site One Landscape Supply. The total Purchase Order amount will be $51,768.68.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE a purchase order agreement with Site One Landscape Supply for City purchase of irrigation supplies for the City's Public Works Department in an amount not-to-exceed $51,768.68 (Exhibit 2)
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson is responsible for the care, upkeep, and maintenance of our irrigation systems operable for 16 park facilities, City Hall, Civic Center, and the corporate yard. The irrigation system operates by way of 34 Smart Controllers. Each facility has multiple controllers installed that operate up to 48 stations. Each station operates up to 12 sprinklers with several irrigation parts in between. Due to the Governor's declaration of an emergency drought for the entire state in October 2021, reducing water usage is a primary goal for the Public Works Department.
High-efficiency sprinkler nozzles save water by applying water gradually and uniformly which minimizes run-off and therefor...
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