Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase of a Discrete Analyzer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The Discrete Analyzer will be used at the Surveillance Laboratory for multiple analysis in wastewater.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ024739). Thirty five (35) vendors (3 EBE, 1 EBE/WBE, 1 MBE, 30 MAJ) were solicited and one (1) majority bid was received and opened on May 11, 2023.
After a review of the bid, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends the award be made for all items to Seal Analytical, Inc. as the only 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: Seal Analytical, Inc., vendor #010417, expires 5/15/25, majority vendor
FISCAL IMPACT: $94,512.00 has been budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2022
$0.00 was expended in 2021
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase of a Discrete Analyzer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $94,512.00 from the Division of Sewer Operating Fund; ($94,512.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on May 11, 2023 for the purchase of a Discrete Analyzer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to the only responsive, responsible and best bidder Seal Analytical, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Surveillanc...
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