Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of one skid steer with attachments for $82,138.42.
The skid steer and attachments will be used by employees at the Compost Facility for plant and ground maintenance. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT #10701.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ030293). Fifty-two (52) vendors were solicited and three (3) majority bids were received and opened on May 22, 2025.
The following bids were received:
Name / Bid Amount / City and State / CC Status
1. Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. / $82,138.42 / West Chester, Ohio
2. Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. / $84,570.00 / Dublin, Ohio
3. Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. / $84,865.00 / Columbus, Ohio
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has determined the bid from Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. meets all the requirements of the bid and is recommended for award as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., cc #004399, expires 11/18/26
The certification of Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. was in good standing at the time of the contract award. 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
$82,138.42 is budgeted and available for this expenditure
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Bobc...
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