Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of an Articulating Wheel Loader. The loader will be used by sewer maintenance staff at the sewer maintenance operations center for grit pad loading of dump trucks. This equipment is also used to lift and move large concrete manhole components. Additionally, the loader is used to load dump trucks with raw materials like sand or gravel for use in sewer construction and repair projects around the city. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management will replace Brass Tag #16265.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ023015). Seventy (70) bidders were solicited and four (MAJ) bids were received and opened on October 27, 2022. After a review of the bids, the low bid by Rudd Equipment did not meet specifications (3.3.6.2 Alternator output: Minimum output of 120 amps) and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. in the amount of $228,950.00 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: Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. Vendor #006684, CC#34-1503254, expires 3/3/24
FISCAL IMPACT: $228,950.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2020.
$0.00 was expended in 2021.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of an Articulating Wheel Loader for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the transfer ...
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