Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc for the purchase of one (1) Compact Track Loader. This equipment will be used by the Division of Power to service power distribution lines. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag #14793.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ015103). Two-Hundred Fifty-Two (252) bidders (4 MBE, 248 MAJ) were solicited and 6 (MAJ) bids were received and opened on April 2, 2020.
After a review of the bids, the lowest bid was submitted by Southeastern Equipment Company. in the amount of $57,535.00. However, they did not summit a bid for a flail brush cutter and they did not meet the specification for a rotary brush cutter.
The second lowest bidder Bobcat Enterprises Inc. did meet all specifications and therefore, the Division of Power recommends an award be made to Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for all items in the amount of $75,185.87 as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
SUPPLIER: Bobcat Enterprises Inc. Vendor#004399 CC#31-0860716 expires 6/21/20
FISCAL IMPACT: $75,185.87 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2019
$0.00 was expended in 2018
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Compact Track Loader for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,185.87 from the Power Operating Fund. ($75,185.87)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing O...
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