Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with the Tennant Sales and Services Company for the purchase of an industrial sweeper /scrubber. This equipment will be used to clean the interior parking and vehicle garages at the Fleet Management facility.
Formal bids were solicited via RFQ005191 and the City received three (3) bids on May 4, 2017 as follows:
Contract Sweepers & Equipment Co.: $21,195.00
Key 4 Cleaning Supplies Inc.: $13,202.00 ***alternative bid**
Tennant Sales and Services Co.: $21,020.25
The apparent low bid received from Key 4 Cleaning Supplies Inc was deemed non-responsive to the specifications. The equipment propsed by Key 4 did not meet the following specifications,
1. Bid specifications called for a 36 volt system, the proposed equipment is 24 volt.
2. Bid specifications called for a 320AH battery system, the proposed equipment was 100AH battery package.
3. Bid specifications called for a vaccum motor of 650 watts, the proposed equipment was 400 watt.
4. Bid specificatins called for 36" cleaning path, the proposed equipment had an adjustable path of up to 34".
Therefore, the Fleet Management Division recommends the bid award be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Tennant Sales and Services Company.
Tennant Sales and Services Company CC#: 41-1986217; Expires 5-3-2019
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $21,020.25 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund, with Tennant Sales and Services Company for the purchase of an industrial sweeper/scrubber. The Fleet Management Division budgeted $81,131.00 in their operating budget for this expenditure.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Tennant Sales and Services Company for the purchase of an Industrial Sweeper Scrubber; and to authorize the expenditure of $21,020.25 from the Fleet Manage...
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