Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Straightup Equipment Co. for the purchase of an Aerial Work Platform (Self-Propelled, Self-Leveling) for the Division of Power and Water, Parson's Avenue Water Plant. This equipment will allow plant personnel the ability to gain temporary access to inaccessible areas of the plant, usually at larger heights. The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA004619). Fifty-four (54) vendors (50 MAJ, 1 MBR, 2 M1A, 1 F1) were solicited and one (1) bid (1 MAJ) was received and opened on October 25, 2012.
The sole bidder is Straightup Equipment Co. at $49,785.00. They do not have MBE/FBE status.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 25, 2012. One (1) bid was received. A tabulation of that bid is available on the attached recommendation letter.
SUPPLIER: Straightup Equipment Co., CC# 31-1661253, expiration date: 10/3/2014
FISCAL IMPACT: $49,785.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase. There were no similar purchases in 2010 or 2011.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Straightup Equipment Co. for the purchase of an Aerial Work Platform (Self-Propelled, Self-Leveling) for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $49,785.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($49,785.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 25, 2012 for the purchase of an Aerial Work Platform (Self-Propelled, Self-Leveling) for the Division of Power and Water, Parson's Avenue Water Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Straightup Equipment Co.; and
WHEREAS, this equipment will allow plant personnel the ability to gain temporary access to inaccessible areas of the plant, usual...
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