Explanation
This legislation is to authorize the purchase of a Mini Digger Derrick with Trailer for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power. This unit will be used to place poles in tight spaces where it is not feasible to use a full size digger derrick truck. This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a contract with Nesco, LLC for this purchase.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA004801). Thirteen (13) vendors (13 MAJ, 0 MBE, 0 FBE) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on February 21, 2013. A tabulation of that bid is available on the attached recommendation letter.
SUPPLIER: Nesco, LLC, CC# 35-1841460, expiration date: 02/22/2015
FISCAL IMPACT: $143,000.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
2011 operating expenditures for the Division of Power is $0.00
2012 operating expenditures for the Division of Power is $0.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Nesco, LLC for the purchase of a Mini Digger Derrick with Trailer for the Division of Power, and to authorize the expenditure of $143,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($143,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on February 21, 2013 for the purchase of a Mini Digger Derrick with Trailer for the Division of Power; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Nesco, LLC; and
WHEREAS, a Mini Digger Derrick with Trailer will be used to place poles in tight spaces where it is not feasible to use a full size digger derrick truck; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation for a contract to be issued by the Purchasing Office in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA004801 on file in the Purchasing Office, thereby preservi...
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