Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 40’ Aerial Bucket Truck for the Division of Water. The 40' Aerial Bucket Truck will be used by the Division of Water to maintain all buildings, and DPU property for electrical work, and maintenance reasons. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag #21892.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ026976). Forty (40) bidders (3 EBE, 35 MAJ, 2 MBE) were solicited and one (1) bid (MAJ) was received and opened on April 11, 2024.
After a review of the bids, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. (MAJ) in the amount of $257,530.00 as the lowest responsive responsible and best bidder.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency due to the rising costs, short ordering window and long lead times for equipment delivery.
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: Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. Vendor# 004562, expires 5/11/25.
FISCAL IMPACT: $257,530.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2022
$0.00 was spent in 2023
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 40’ Aerial Bucket Truck for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $257,530.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($257,530.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 11, 2024 for the purchase of one (1) 40...
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