Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of an Articulating Wheel Loader. This equipment will be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage Compost Facility to move material around the plant grounds to enable the process of Com-Til. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management will replace Brass Tag #16269.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ008501). Fifty-three (53) bidders (3 MBE, 2 MBR, 1 F1, 47 MAJ) were solicited and four (MAJ) bids were received and opened on April 19, 2018. After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. in the amount of $325,000.00 as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best 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.
SUPPLIER: Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. Vendor#006684, CC#34-1503254, expires 5/26/19
FISCAL IMPACT: $325,000.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2017.
$331,024.00 was expended in 2016.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of an Articulating Wheel Loader for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($325,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 19, 2018 for the purchase of an Articulating Wheel Loader; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made...
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