Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Sherman + Reilly, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) cable reel puller-tension trailers in an amount not to exceed $256,784.40.
The cable reel puller-tension trailers will be used by the Division of Power employees to pull in new overhead lines. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT16254 and BT16255.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ030671). Thirty-three (33) vendors were solicited and three (3) majority bids were received and opened on July 24, 2025.
The following bids were received:
Name / Bid Amount / City and State / CC Status
1. Envoltz LLC / $397,000.00 / Bossier City, LA
2. Sherman + Reilly, Inc / $256,784.40 / Chattanooga, TN
3. Alamex Inc. / $267,060.00 / Manteca, CA
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Power has determined the bid from Sherman + Reilly, Inc. meets all the requirements of the bid and is recommended for award as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Sherman + Reilly, Inc., cc #004399, expires 11/18/26
The certification of Sherman + Reilly, 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
$256,784.40 is budgeted and available for this expenditure
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Sherman + Reilly, Inc. for th...
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