ITEM 6-J

Council Meeting:  July 28, 1992

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award  Bid  to  Furnish  and  Deliver
          Miscellaneous Plumbing Supplies, Bid #2418

Introduction

This  report  concerns  award  of  bid  to  furnish  and  deliver
miscellaneous   plumbing   supplies  for  the  Public  Facilities
Maintenance Division, General Services Department,  at  specified
unit prices, plus applicable sales tax.

Background

In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published June 12
and  15,  1992)  to  furnish  and  deliver miscellaneous plumbing
supplies  in  accordance  with  City  specifications,  bids  were
received and publicly opened and read on June 29, 1992.  Proposal
forms were mailed to twelve vendors and notices  were  advertised
in  accordance  with  City Charter and Municipal Code provisions.
Three proposals were received as follows:

       Cost of a Representative Array of Plumbing Supplies

1.   Familian Bay Area                                 $19,654.60
2.   Hydraulic Industrial Plumbing Supply              $21,337.80
3.   Brandon Supply Corp.                              $22,057.40

The items covered by this bid include various types and sizes  of
miscellaneous  plumbing  supplies  such  as  heaters,  drains and
faucets.

Staff has evaluated the low bid and  finds  that  it  meets  City
specifications.

Budget/Financial Impact

Fiscal Year 1992/93 appropriation authority for this purchase  is
in  the  Public Facilities Maintenance Division, General Services
Department, account number 01-500-451-00000-4401-00000.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the award of Bid #2418 be made to Familian
Bay  Area at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax, as
the lowest and best bidder.

Prepared By:   Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent