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SUPPLY AGREEMENT NO. 6539
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THIS Manhole Covers and Accessories Supply Agreement ("Agreement") is
entered into by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation ("City") and Core&Main LP ("Contractor'), effective upon execution by
the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City Manager").
WHEREAS, Contractor has bid to provide Manhole Covers and Accessories in
response to Request for Bid No. 6539 ("RFB"), which RFB includes the required scope of
work and all specifications and which RFB and the Contractor's bid response are
incorporated by reference in this Agreement as Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, as if each
were fully set out here in its entirety.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. Scope. Contractor will provide Manhole Covers and Accessories in accordance
with the attached Scope of Work, as shown in Attachment A, the content of which
is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its
entirety. "Goods," "products", and "supplies", as used in this Agreement, refer to
and have the same meaning.
2. Term.
(A) The Term of this Agreement is one year beginning on the date provided in
the Notice to Proceed from the Contract Administrator or the City's Procurement
Division. The parties may mutually extend the term of this Agreement for up to
zero additional zero-year periods ("Option Period(s)"), provided, the parties do so
in writing prior to the expiration of the original term or the then-current Option
Period.
(B) At the end of the Term of this Agreement or the final Option Period, the
Agreement may, at the request of the City prior to expiration of the Term or final
Option Period, continue on a month-to-month basis for up to six months with
compensation set based on the amount listed in Attachment B for the Term or the
final Option Period. The Contractor may opt out of this continuing term by
providing notice to the City at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Term or
final Option Period. During the month-to-month term, either Party may terminate
the Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to the other Party.
3. Compensation and Payment. This Agreement is for an amount not to exceed
$135,570.00, subject to approved extensions and changes. Payment will be made
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for goods delivered and accepted by the City within 30 days of acceptance,
subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice. All pricing must be in accordance
with the attached Bid/Pricing Schedule, as shown in Attachment B, the content
of which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in
its entirety. Any amount not expended during the initial term or any option period
may, at the City's discretion, be allocated for use in the next Option Period.
Invoices must be mailed to the following address with a copy provided to the
Contract Administrator:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
4. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator designated by the City is
responsible for approval of all phases of performance and operations under this
Agreement, including deductions for non-performance and authorizations for
payment. The City's Contract Administrator for this Agreement is as follows:
Amanda Howard - Contract Funds Administrator
Corpus Christi Water
Phone: 361-826-1894
Email: Amandac@cctexas.com
5. Insurance. Before performance can begin under this Agreement, the Contractor
must deliver a certificate of insurance ("COI"), as proof of the required insurance
coverages, to the City's Risk Manager and the Contract Administrator.
Additionally, the COI must state that the City will be given at least 30 days'
advance written notice of cancellation, material change in coverage, or intent
not to renew any of the policies. The City must be named as an additional insured.
The City Attorney must be given copies of all insurance policies within 10 days of
the City Manager's written request. Insurance requirements are as stated in
Attachment C, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this
Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety.
6. Purchase Release Order. For multiple-release purchases of products to be
provided by the Contractor over a period of time, the City will exercise its right to
specify time, place and quantity of products to be delivered in the following
manner: any City department or division may send to Contractor a purchase
release order signed by an authorized agent of the department or division. The
purchase release order must refer to this Agreement, and products will remain with
the Contractor until such time as the products are delivered and accepted by
the City.
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7. Inspection and Acceptance. City may inspect all products supplied before
acceptance. Any products that are delivered but not accepted by the City must
be corrected or replaced immediately at no charge to the City. If immediate
correction or replacement at no charge cannot be made by the Contractor, a
replacement product may be bought by the City on the open market and any
costs incurred, including additional costs over the item's bid price, must be paid
by the Contractor within 30 days of receipt of City's invoice.
8. Warranty.
(A) The Contractor warrants that all products supplied under this Agreement
are new, quality items that are free from defects, fit for their intended purpose,
and of good material and workmanship. The Contractor warrants that it has clear
title to the products and that the products are free of liens or encumbrances.
(B) In addition, the products purchased under this Agreement shall be
warranted by the Contractor or, if indicated in Attachment D by the
manufacturer, for the period stated in Attachment D. Attachment D is attached
to this Agreement and is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully
set out here in its entirety.
9. Quality/Quantity Adjustments. Any quantities indicated on the Bid/Pricing
Schedule are estimates only and do not obligate the City to order or accept more
than the City's actual requirements nor do the estimates restrict the City from
ordering less than its actual needs during the term of the Agreement and including
any Option Period. Substitutions and deviations from the City's product
requirements or specifications are prohibited without the prior written approval of
the Contract Administrator
10. Non-Appropriation. The continuation of this Agreement after the close of any
fiscal year of the City, which fiscal year ends on September 30th annually, is subject
to appropriations and budget approval specifically covering this Agreement as
an expenditure in said budget, and it is within the sole discretion of the City's City
Council to determine whether or not to fund this Agreement. The City does not
represent that this budget item will be adopted, as said determination is within the
City Council's sole discretion when adopting each budget.
11. Independent Contractor. Contractor will perform the work required by this
Agreement as an independent contractor and will furnish such products in its own
manner and method, and under no circumstances or conditions will any agent,
servant or employee of the Contractor be considered an employee of the City.
12. Subcontractors. In providing the Goods, Contractor will not enter into
subcontracts or utilize the services of subcontractors.
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13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing
executed by authorized representatives of both parties.
14. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any breach of any term or condition of this
Agreement waives any subsequent breach of the same.
15. Taxes. The Contractor covenants to pay payroll taxes, Medicare taxes, FICA
taxes, unemployment taxes and all other applicable taxes. Upon request, the City
Manager shall be provided proof of payment of these taxes within 15 days of such
request.
16. Notice. Any notice required under this Agreement must be given by fax, hand
delivery, or certified mail, postage prepaid, and is deemed received on the day
faxed or hand-delivered or on the third day after postmark if sent by certified mail.
Notice must be sent as follows:
IF TO CITY:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Amanda Howard - Contract Funds Administrator
Corpus Christi Water
2726 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
Phone: 361-826-1894
Fax: 361-826-4495
IF TO CONTRACTOR:
Core&Main LP
Attn: Paul Rodriguez
Branch Manager
6941 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78409
Phone: 361-289-1388
Fax: n/a
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND
AGENTS ("INDEMNITEES') FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY,
LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF
WHATEVER NATURE, CHARACTER, OR DESCRIPTION ON ACCOUNT OF
PERSONAL INJURIES, PROPERTY LOSS, OR DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER KIND
OF INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF
LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES,
WHICH ARISE OR ARE CLAIMED TO ARSE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
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AGREEMENT BY THE CONTRACTOR OR RESULTS FROM THE NEGLIGENT
ACT, OMISSION, MISCONDUCT, OR FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR OR ITS
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. CONTRACTOR MUST, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE,
INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO THEIR SETTLEMENT
OR OTHER DISPOSITION, DEFEND ALL ACTIONS BASED THEREON WITH
COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND PAY ALL
CHARGES OF ATTORNEYS AND ALL OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES OF
ANY KIND ARISING OR RESULTING FROM ANY SAID LIABILITY, DAMAGE,
LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, OR ACTIONS. THE INDEMNIFICATION
OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE
THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
18. Termination.
(A) The City may terminate this Agreement for Contractor's failure to comply with
any of the terms of this Agreement. The City must give the Contractor written
notice of the breach and set out a reasonable opportunity to cure. If the
Contractor has not cured within the cure period, the City may terminate this
Agreement immediately thereafter.
(B) Alternatively, the City may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon
30 days advance written notice to the Contractor. The City may also terminate
this Agreement upon 24 hours written notice to the Contractor for failure to pay or
provide proof of payment of taxes as set out in this Agreement.
19. Owner's Manual and Preventative Maintenance. Contractor agrees to provide a
copy of the owner's manual and/or preventative maintenance guidelines or
instructions if available for any equipment purchased by the City pursuant to this
Agreement. Contractor must provide such documentation upon delivery of such
equipment and prior to receipt of the final payment by the City.
20. Limitation of Liability. The City's maximum liability under this Agreement is limited
to the total amount of compensation listed in Section 3 of this Agreement. In no
event shall the City be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages.
21. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement by the Contractor, or of any right
or interest contained herein, is effective unless the City Manager first gives written
consent to such assignment. The performance of this Agreement by the
Contractor is of the essence of this Agreement, and the City Manager's right to
withhold consent to such assignment is within the sole discretion of the City
Manager on any ground whatsoever.
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22. Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is considered to be severable and,
if, for any reason, any provision or part of this Agreement is determined to be
invalid and contrary to applicable law, such invalidity shall not impair the
operation of nor affect those portions of this Agreement that are valid, but this
Agreement shall be construed and enforced in all respects as if the invalid or
unenforceable provision or part had been omitted.
23. Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between this
Agreement, its attachments, and exhibits, such conflicts and inconsistencies will
be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
A. this Agreement (excluding attachments and exhibits);
B. its attachments;
C. the bid solicitation document including any addenda (Exhibit 1); then,
D. the Contractor's bid response (Exhibit 2).
24. Certificate of Interested Parties. Contractor agrees to comply with Texas
Government Code Section 2252.908, as it may be amended, and to complete
Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested Parties" as part of this Agreement if required
by said statute.
25. Governing Law. Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, Texas, and City laws
in the performance of this Agreement. The applicable law for any legal disputes
arising out of this Agreement is the law of the State of Texas, and such form and
venue for such disputes is the appropriate district, county, or justice court in and
for Nueces County, Texas.
26. Public Information Act Requirements. This paragraph applies only to agreements
that have a stated expenditure of at least $1,000,000 or that result in the
expenditure of at least $1,000,000 by the City. The requirements of Subchapter J,
Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract and the Contractor
agrees that the contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or
intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
27. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior
negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, either oral or
written, between the parties.
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CONTRACTOR
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Printed Name: Paul D. Rodriguez
Title: Branch Manager
Date: 06/05/2025
M2025-111 ,_itl7oried By
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Rachel Erben RHSB
Assistant Director, Contracts &Procurement
Date: 08/26/2025
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Attached and Incorporated by Reference: Rebecca Hue,ta(Aug2G,2025 1:24:59 CDT)
Attachment A: Scope of Work Rebecca Ftuerta
Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule City Secretary
Attachment C: Insurance Requirements
Attachment D: Warranty Requirements
Incorporated by Reference Only:
Exhibit l: RFB No. 6539
Exhibit 2: Contractor's Bid Response
Reviewed by:
Nom Vams
Nora Vargas(Aug 23,2 509:01:55 CDT)
Purchasing Manager Cute
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Attachment A: Scope of Work
1.1 General Requirements/Background Information
The Contractor shall provide manhole covers and accessories such as rings,
covers, and adjustable risers for Corpus Christi Water (CCW). Manhole risers
are used when regarding roads and repaving surfaces. The manhole covers
are used for existing and new service by CCW.
1.2 Scope of Work
A. The Contractor shall provide manhole covers and accessories on an as
needed basis.
B. All manhole covers must have one inch hole, pick slot, and be made of
domestic steel.
C. All manhole risers must be adjustable and compatible with the East
Jordon Iron Works, which is used throughout the City of Corpus Christi.
1 .3 Delivery
A. The Contractor shall ship products to CCW between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm,
Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays, unless specific
arrangements are made to:
2726 Holly Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
B. All prices are F.O.B. destination, inside delivery to the CCW facility, freight
prepaid.
C. All manhole covers will be defect-free, properly packed, and shipped to
ensure safe delivery.
D. Receipt of products that do not conform to the specifications will not be
accepted by CCW.
E. CCW may cancel any backorders due to the Contractor's inability to
deliver the product within the set timeframe.
F. The Contractor shall pay and arrange for return shipment on any product
that arrives in a defective, unusable, or inoperable condition at no cost
to the City.
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1.4 Quality Control and Superintendence
The Contractor shall ensure that the product and services meet quality
standards and are acceptable to the city's Contract Administrator to assure
that the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The
Contractor shall also provide supervision of the work to ensure it complies with
the contract requirements.
1.5 Special Instructions
Invoicing:
A. All invoices must be itemized when submitted.
B. Invoice must contain:
1. Contract number
2. Purchase order number
3. City Point of Contact
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� usc Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule
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Manhole Covers and Accessories
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Date: May 23, 2025
Authorized
Bidder: Core&Main LP Signature:
1. Refer to "Instructions to Bidders" and Contract Terms and Conditions before
completing bid.
2. Quote your best price for each Item.
3. In submitting this bid, Bidder certifies that:
a. the prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement with any other Bidder or competitor, for the
purpose of restricting competition with regard to prices.
b. Bidder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the Disclosure of Interest information
on file with City's Contracts and Procurement office, pursuant to the Code of
Ordinances, is current and true.
c. Bidder is current with all taxes due and company is in good standing with all
applicable governmental agencies.
d. Bidder acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda for this RFB.
e. Bidder acknowledges option year's potential percentage of increases for all items
on initial year one.
Initial One-Year
Item Description Unit !Qty Unit Price Totah Price
Cover Sanitary 32" EJIW V1430C, or
1 Equivalent EA 10 $220.00 $2,200.00
2 Ring Cover Manhole 32" EJIW EA 15
V 1420/1480Z 1, ore equivalent $410.00 $6,150.00
Cover & Ring Sanitary 24" EJIW
3 R&CV1 168, orequivalent EA 80 365.00 $29,200.00
Cover Sanitary 24" EJIW V1168, or
4 equivalent EA 150 $188.00 $28 200.00
5 Manhole Riser EM5237520104A 171 OH Adj EA 30
Riser 23.75"X2"X I" EJ, orequivalent $240.00 $7 200.00
6 Manhole Riser EM5237520154A 171OH Adj EA 20
Riser 23.75"X2"X1.5", orequivalent $240.00 $4,800.00
7 Manhole Riser EM5237520204A 1710H Adj EA 20
Riser 23.75"X2"X2" EJ, ore uivalent $240.00 $4,800.00
8 Manhole Riser EM2237520254A 1710H Adj EA 20
Riser 23.75"X2"X2.5", orequivalent $275.00 $5,500.00
9 Manhole Riser EM2237520304A 1710H Adj EA 20
Riser 23.75"X2"X3" EJ, orequivalent $275.00 $5,500.00
10 Manhole Riser EM2237520354A 171 OH Adj EA 20
Riser 23.75"X2"X3.5, orequivalent $275.00 $5,500.00
11 Manhole Riser EM222241234 Adj Riser EA 20
23.75"X2"X4.0" EJ, orequivalent $308.00 $6,160.00
Manhole Riser EM 122241245 Adj Riser
12 23.75"X2"X4.5" EJ, orequivalent EA 20 $345.00 $6,900.00
13 Manhole Riser EM 122241245 Adj Riser EA 20
23.75"X2"X5.0" EJ, orequivalent
$345.00 $6,900.00
14 Manhole Riser EM 122240369 Adj Riser EA 20
23.75"X2"X5.5" EJ, orequivalent
$380.00 $7,600.00
15 Manhole Riser EM122240369 Adj Riser EA 20
123.75"X2"X6.0" EJ, orequivalent $448.00 $8,960.00
Total $1351570.00
Optton Tears
Percenta e of
g Potential Total:
Ifiem Description Potential pnc'e
Iricrease .
Option Year One Unable to Provide at this time
1 ALL ITEMS listed on initial one-year N/A N/A
Option Year Two Unable to Provide at this time
2 ALL ITEMS listed on initial one-year N/A N/A
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Attachment C: Insurance Requirements
The City's Legal Department has recommended no insurance requirements for
this particular scope of work.
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Attachment D: Warranty Requirements
Manhole covers found to be defective, unusable, or inoperable will be
returned to the manufacturer at no cost to the City.
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