ITEM 6-N

Council Meeting:  July 28, 1992

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award  Bid  to  Furnish  and  Deliver
          Hydraulic Valve Operator Parts and Supplies, Bid #2427

Introduction

This  report  concerns  award  of  bid  to  furnish  and  deliver
hydraulic  valve  operator  parts  and  supplies  for  the  Water
Division, General Services Department, at specified  manufacturer
discounts, plus applicable sales tax.

Background

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

                                              PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT
                                               OFF MANUFACTURERS
                                                   PRICE LIST

1.  Marden Susco, Inc.                                28%
2.  Davis Taylor-Jett                                 25%
3.  Western Water Works Supply Co.                  20%-25%
4.  Westburne Pipe & Supply                           20%

These hydraulic valve operator parts are used to regulate  valves
at four wastewater stations.

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  Water  Division,  General  Services  Department, account
number 25-500-671-00000-4401-00000.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the award of Bid #2427 be made  to  Marden
Susco,  Inc. at specified manufacturer discounts, plus applicable
sales tax, as the lowest and best bidder.

Prepared By:   Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent