Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of A Mini Excavator. The Excavator will be used by the Watershed maintenance staff to help clear logs from waterways, repair shore lines to city owned property, and help maintain areas with vegetation control. This expansion purchase was approved by Fleet.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ027213). Two hundred and eighty-one (281) bidders were solicited and two (2) bids (MAJ) were received and opened on April 15, 2024.
The Division of Water recommends an award be made for all items to Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $88,876.02 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
SUPPLIER: Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., Vendor# 004399, Expires 1/17/2025.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $88,876.02 is budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2023
$0.00 was spent in 2022
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of A Mini Excavator for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $88,876.02 from the Water Operating Fund. ($88,876.02)
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WHEREAS, the Excavator will be used by the Watershed maintenance staff to help clear logs from waterways, repair shore lines to city owned property, and help maintain areas with vegetation control; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 15, 2024 for the purchase of A Mini Excavat...
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