Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Voice, Data, and Video Cabling for the Department of Technology, the largest user. Voice, Data, and Video Cabling is used to install various forms of wiring for connectivity of voice and data throughout the City. The term of the proposed option contract will be three (3) years. Contract is through March 31, 2013, with the option to extend for one additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 3, 2010.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003583). One hundred and twelve (M1A:6, F1:3) bids were solicited; A total of three (3) bid proposals (MBE:0, FBE:0) were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder in compliance with the specifications. The lowest numeric bid was submitted by Premier Office Movers, Inc. Premier Office Movers bid was rejected as they did not comply with the specified experience requirements.
Echo 24, Inc., CC#311753698 (expires 05/20/2012).
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $ 150,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. Various City agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter into one (1) UTC contract for the option to purchase Voice, Data, and Video Cabling with Echo 24 Inc., to authorize the expendi...
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