Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Logistics 365 Inc for the purchase and delivery of one propane forklift for $79,997.00.
The propane forklift will be used by employees at the Division of Power to load and unload materials. The area where this equipment will be used has an overhead door height limit which requires a specific forklift mast for use. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT #20169.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ030449).
The following bids were received on June 13, 2025:
Name / Bid Amount / City and State
1. Nassau Trading Inc / $35,090.00 / Woodside, NY
2. Chaves Brothers Management LLC / $70,399.00 / Boca Raton, FL
3. Cincy Lift Truck & Battery Service / $77,872.00 / Mainville, OH
4. Logistics 365 Inc / $79,997.00 / Norfolk, NE
5. Octane Forklifts, Inc. / $80,410.00 / Denver, CO
6. Brennan Industrial Truck Co / $90,116.00 / Holland, OH
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Power has determined the following:
The lowest bidder, Nassau Trading Inc submitted a bid that has a 4,000 lbs capacity, the specifications required a minimum of 12,000 lbs capacity, therefore, they are non-responsive.
Chaves Brothers Management LLC and Cincy Lift Truck & Battery Service both submitted a bid with a mast lowered height of 108 inches and 111 inches respectively, the bid specifications required no mast to be higher than 96”, therefore, they are both non-responsive.
Logistics 365 Inc meets all the specifications and is recommended for award as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Logistics 365 Inc., cc #050661, expires 10/15/26
The certification of Logistics 365 Inc was in good standing at the time of the contract award. The co...
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