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City Council Report Date: August 17, 2026 To: City Council Through: Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer From: Edward Quedens, Business Services Director Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator Subject: Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Ball Valves for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Energy Resources Department) (Citywide) Recommendation Council is requested to approve the award as recommended. The Business Services Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders, Broen, Inc., and Kerotest Manufacturing Corporation, in a combined total amount not to exceed $1,550,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. Background / Discussion This contract will provide weld-end ball valves for the Materials and Supply Warehouse to support the Energy Resources Department’s gas construction and maintenance projects. Ball valves provide rapid, leak-tight shut-off and flow control of natural gas within gas lines. The valves will be used for upcoming gas work and to maintain adequate emergency inventory for critical operational needs. Purchase Information Action: Award Procurement Type: Request for Bids Contract Number: 2026172 Local Consideration: Not applicable as there were no Mesa responses Protests Received: None Initial Contract Term: Three years Possible Renewals: Up to a maximum of two years, subject to Administrative review and approval Funding Source: Materials and Supply operating budget through the Warehouse Internal Services Fund No Bid Responses McMaster-Carr 2 Bid Responses Broen, Inc. $1,505,526.80 (Recommended) Houston, TX Kerotest Manufacturing Corp. $1,909,840.00 (Recommended) Pittsburgh, PA Award Recommendation Broen, Inc. Lines 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Kerotest Manufacturing Corp. Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 11