Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Wemco pumps for an amount not to exceed $68,819.12.
The Wemco pumps will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant to pump raw sewage through the process of treating wastewater.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028667). Two hundred and twenty six (226) vendors (6 EBE, 1 EBE/WBE, 206 Majority, 7 MBE, 1 MBE/VBE, 2 MBE/WBE, 3 WBE) were solicited and three (3) majority bids were received and opened on September 26, 2024.
The following bids were received:
Name Bid Amount________City/State CC Status
1. Qaisar Favad $14,220.94 Sheridan, Wyoming majority vendor
2. DXP Enterprises, Inc. $68,819.12 Houston, Texas majority vendor
3. Capp, Incorporated $115,500.00 Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania majority vendor
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has deemed the lowest bid from Qaisar Favad non-responsive as they quoted an alternate pump. The bid specifications did not allow for alternates due to incompatibility with the existing equipment.
The bid from DXP Enterprises, Inc. does meet all of the requirements of the bid specifications. Therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends that the award be made for all items to DXP Enterprises, Inc. as the m...
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