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 Reed City Power Line Supply Co./Utility Supply and Construction Company for the purchase and delivery of a Hendrix Aerial Cable Installation Trailer with Equipment for the Division of Power. The Hendrix Aerial Cable Installation Trailer with Equipment will be used by the Division of Power to maintain the City’s electrical distribution system and other related infrastructure. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT18795.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ025704). Thirty-six (36) vendors (2 EBE, 33 MAJ, 1 MBE) were solicited and one (1) majority bid was received on September 21, 2023.
After a review of the bid, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends the award be made for all items to Utility Supply and Construction Company as the only 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.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Department of Public Utilities respectfully requests this legislation be emergency due to age of existing equipment, long lead times on equipment and the critical need to maintain electric City services.
SUPPLIER: Reed City Power Line Supply Co./Utility Supply and Construction Company, Vendor #007513, CC exp 11/2/23, Majority Vendor
FISCAL IMPACT: $71,809.39 has been budgeted for this purchase.
$0 was expended in 2022
$0 was expended in 2021
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Reed City Power Line Supply Co./Utility Supply Constructi...
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