Council Report

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-08-17)

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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

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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