Title
Hydrant Markers - Purchase
History
Hydrant markers simplify the process of locating hydrants in tall vegetation, deep snow and in emergency situations in both daylight and at night. Markers are also helpful to distinguish Village hydrants from adjacent municipalities and other water providers. The Mokena Fire Protection District, which services some areas within the Village, requires that all hydrants under their jurisdiction be equipped with markers.
There are approximately 4,600 fire hydrants located throughout the Village. About one-third of the hydrants are equipped with hydrant markers. Initially, the Village installed markers along major roads. Later, markers were installed on hydrants near churches, schools, medical facilities, street corners and cul-de-sacs. It is common for staff to receive requests from residents to have markers installed on hydrants near their homes.
In years past, the Village had purchased hydrant markers in relatively small numbers at a cost of approximately $36 per marker. In Fiscal Year 2012, $10,000 was budgeted to make a bulk purchase of markers. Staff has received three quotes (see attached) for the purchase of six hundred (600) hydrant markers. Ziebell Water Service Products, Inc. of Orland Park, Illinois, submitted the lowest quote with a unit price of $16 per marker. However, Ziebell’s price quote was contingent on the order being placed no later than May 1, 2012. In order to secure the selling price, staff submitted an order to Ziebell for six hundred (600) hydrant markers. Public Works staff will install the markers on the remaining hydrants as they are painted.
On May 21, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
There is $10,000 budgeted for the purchase of hydrant markers in Fiscal Year 2012. The total cost of six hundred (600) hydrant markers is $9,600 and will be charged to Account #031-6002-460290.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of six hundred (600) hydrant markers from Ziebell Water Service Products, Inc. of Orland Park, Illinois, for an amount not to exceed $9,600.