The Fernley City Council approved a “materials supplier” contract for fiscal 2025–2026 with Western Nevada Supply at the Jan. 7 meeting to supply commonly used water and sewer materials needed for operational and maintenance activities in the city’s utilities department.
The utilities department requires a consistent supply of materials to support ongoing maintenance, operations and emergency repairs. To maintain fair pricing and ensure compliance with the city’s procurement policies, staff annually advertises an invitation to bid for utility materials, according to a staff report.
This year, the annual materials supplier bid was publicly advertised in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and city requirements, but no bids were received.
As a result, staff issued a direct invitation to bid to Western Nevada Supply, a qualified regional supplier, in accordance with procurement procedures that allow for soliciting bids after an unsuccessful formal advertisement, the staff report noted.
Western Nevada Supply responded to the invitation, establishing unit pricing for commonly used utility materials the city purchases on an as-needed basis throughout the year. The bid award ensures stable pricing, availability of critical materials and efficient procurement for water and sewer operations, according to the staff report.
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