Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with E.H. Wachs Company for three Transportable Vacuum Clean Out Systems (Gasoline Powered) for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water. This purchase has been approved by the Fleet Management Division.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003096). Forty-five (45) vendors (1 FBE, 3 MBR, 41 MAJ) were solicited and Two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on November 6, 2008. The lowest bid from E.H. Wachs Company is recommended for an award, in the amount of $39,735.00, as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received.
SUPPLIER: E.H. Wachs Company, CC# 361920320, expires 05/15/2009
FISCAL IMPACT: The Division of Power and Water allocated $24,000.00 for the purchase of two units in the Water System Operating Fund in 2008. An additional unit is needed to replace a damaged unit from a traffic accident earlier this year. This additional unit was not budgeted in the Water System Operating Fund in 2008. $15,735.00 in additional funds will be reprioritized to accommodate this expenditure without increasing the existing budget appropriation.
No similar expenditures in 2006 or 2007.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with E.H. Wachs Company for purchase of three Transportable Vacuum Clean Out Systems for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of $39,735.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($39,735.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 6, 2008 for three Transportable Vacuum Clean Out Systems for the Division of Power and Water, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder E.H. Wachs Company, and
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