Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Altec, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Digger/Derrick Truck, attachments and training. This equipment will be used by the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power to service power distribution poles throughout the City. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag #21972.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ015030). Eighty-Five (85) bidders (4 MBE, 3 MBR, 2F1 and 76 MAJ) were solicited and 2 (MAJ) bids were received and opened on April 9, 2020. After a review of the bids, the Division of Power recommends an award be made for all items to Altec, Inc. (MAJ) in the amount of $307,659.00 as the lowest 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: Altec, Inc. Vendor# 00025767 CC#63-1239383 expires 2/6/22.
FISCAL IMPACT: $307,659.00 is required for this purchase.
$600,906.16 was spent in 2019
$836,920.00 was spent in 2018
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with Altec, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Digger/Derrick Truck, attachments and training for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $307,659.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($307,659.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 9, 2020 for the purchase of one (1) Digger/Derrick Truck, attachments, and training; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder, Altec, Inc; and
WHEREAS...
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