Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. for the purchase of Mobile Column Lifts. The lift system will be used by Fleet Staff to aid in the maintenance and repair of Division of Water equipment. This purchase was approved by Fleet.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ027260). Two hundred and fifty-four (254) bidders were solicited and four (4) bids (MAJ) were received and opened on April 11, 2024.
The Division of Water recommends an award be made for all items to Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. in the amount of $78,721.04 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
SUPPLIER: Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp., Vendor# 038103, Expires 4/10/2026.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $78,721.04 is budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2023
$0.00 was spent in 2022
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. for the purchase of Mobile Column Lifts for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $78,721.04 from the Water Operating Fund. ($78,721.04)
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WHEREAS, the lift system will be used by Fleet Staff to aid in the maintenance and repair of Division of Water equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 11, 2024 for the purchase of Mobile Column Lifts for the Division of Water Fleet Staff; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to the l...
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