Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, needs to purchase workstation cubicles for the Crimes Against Persons Bureau. Currently there is not sufficient desk area/arrangement for all detectives to have a work area in the sixth floor, Robbery Squad.
Bid Information: A formal bid, Solicitation No. SA003077 was opened on October 30, 2008. Bids were received from the following vendors:
Commercial Works Inc. $42,033.19 MBE
King Business Interiors Inc. $56,130.15 FBE
Corporate Interiors Concepts $57,168.24 FBE
After review of the bids, the Division of Police recommends acceptance of the bid submitted by King Business Interiors Inc. based on their bid meeting all specifications. The low bidder, Commercial Works Inc., did not meet specifications. Commercial Works bid open workstations instead of cubicles, which were requested in the specifications. Cubicles are preferred by the detectives so that the office space can be enclosed when completing their work.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of the award so the items may be purchased as soon as possible.
Contract Compliance Number: King Business Interiors Inc. - 31-1624533, expires 12/17/2009
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $56,130.15 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure Fund for the purchase of workstation cubicles for the Division of Police. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Ki...
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