Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of one Bobcat Diesel Powered Rubber Tracked Compact Excavator for the Division of Power and Water (Water). This unit will be used by our Distribution Maintenance section for repair and maintenance of the existing water mainline infrastructure.
In support of the City's Green Initiatives, this compact excavator offers improved fuel economy due to a smaller size displacement engine. In addition, this vehicle utilizes the "Auto Idle" option that automatically idles the engine when machine functions are not used for 4 seconds.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA004145). Ten (10) vendors (8 MAJ, 2 MBE) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on October 27, 2011. The lowest bid was received from Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $57,346.48, met specifications and an award is recommended as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder. It should be noted that Bobcat Enterprises Inc. submitted a letter on October 31, 2011 clarifying their terms as submitted on SA004145 and the Purchasing Office has reviewed and approved this clarification (see attached recommendation letter). The bid tabulation is attached for your review.
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: Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., Contract Compliance Number: 31-0860716, expires 07/27/2012. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $60,000.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase. There were no similar purchases in 2009 or 2010.
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