Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for the purchase two (2) Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis with 9 Foot Dump Body for the Division of Power and Water (Water). This equipment is used by Water Distribution crews for various maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003320). Twenty one (21) vendors (19 MAJ/2 MBR) were solicited and three (3) bids (3 MAJ) were received and opened on July 30, 2009. Ricart Properties, Inc. met specifications and an award is recommended as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder. The bid tabulation is attached for your review. The equipment has been approved by Fleet Management.
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: Ricart Properties, Inc., Contract Compliance Number: 311282546, expires 10/23/2010. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $87,570.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
Expenditures for Equip-Trucks & Other Motorized (6652) in 2008 was $1,397,098.08
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis with 9 Foot Dump Body for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of $87,570.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($87,570.00)
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WHEREAS, two (2) Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis with 9 Foot Dump Body are required by the Division of Power and Water for various maintenance and rehabilitation projects; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 30, 2009 for the ...
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