Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract through the City’s IFB process with The Safety Company, LLC for the purchase of a TV and Cutter Truck for $507,000.00.
This truck will be used by Sewer Maintenance Operation Center crews for viewing and cutting inside underground pipes throughout the City. This truck was included in the 2025 capital budget plan. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids for the TV and Cutter Truck in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ031223). Seventy bidders were solicited and four bids were received and opened on October 9, 2025.
Name Bid Amount________City/State Status
BEC Enterprises, LLC $424,989.91 Evansville, IN MAJ
The Safety Company, LLC $507,000.00 West Jefferson, OH MAJ
C&S Solutions, Inc. $525,000.00 Harrison, OH MAJ
Best Equipment Company $579,484.75 Indianapolis, IN MAJ
The apparent low bidder, BEC Enterprises did not meet all specifications, therefore, The Safety Company, LLC’s bid was evaluated and deemed the lowest, best, most responsive bid.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The Safety Company, LLC’s contract compliance number is 002197 and expired 9/16/24.
The certification of The Safety Company, LLC is not in good standing at the time of the contract award due to expired contract compliance. Contract compliance will need to be renewed before a contract can be issued.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a ...
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