Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to purchase various Hach Equipment, Parts, Supplies and Accessorieson an as needed basis by the Finance and Management Department for use by the Division of Public Utilities and all City agencies. These items are used by the Division of Public Utilities to measure and maintain to federal standards the City water supply. The term of the proposed option contract will be through April 30, 2014 with the option to extend this contract for One (1) additional year if mutually agreed upon. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 14,2011.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA004171). Twenty seven (27) Bids were solicited: (F1-1). One (1) Bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder:
Hach Company CC#420704420 (expires 2-24-2012)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $35,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, an uninterrupted supply of parts, supplies and accessories will not be maintained and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. The various Divisions will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts for the option to purchase various Hach Equipment, Parts, Supplies and Accessories on an as needed basis with Hach Company; to authorize the expenditure of One dollar to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to dec...
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