Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Moyno Pump Parts for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the largest user. The term of the proposal option contract would be two (2) years, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. Contract is through July 31, 2006, extension through July 31, 2007. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on May 20, 2004.
A contract was established with Moyno, Inc. as a result of solicitation SA001128 . The Purchasing Office, with the agreement of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewers and Drainage, has determined that it would be in the City's best interst to issue a second contract to Westcoast Rotor, Inc. as Moyno, Inc. may not be able to supply all parts. Westcoast Rotor, Inc. responded to the original soliciation and was deemed the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder for some items. Therefore, the Purchasing Office is recommending a second universal term contract be awarded to Westcoast Rotor, Inc. to maintain a supply chain for all needed parts. Westcoast Rotor, Inc. is a female owned business. This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed is the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA001128). 4 bids received: MAJ: 36 bids solicited, MAJ: 3 bids received; MBE: 0 bids solicited, MBE: 0 bids received; FBE: 1 bids solicited, FBE: 1 bids received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of a contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder:
Westcoast Rotor, Inc., FBE, CC# 95-3929147, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $80,000.00.
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 slo...
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