Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a track loader with attachments for $95,677.11.
The track loader will be used by employees at the Southerly Water Reclamation Facility for plant and ground maintenance. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT #20068.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ030575). Fifty-three (53) vendors were solicited and three (3) majority bids were received and opened on July 7, 2025.
The following bids were received:
Name / Bid Amount / City and State ________________________
1. CW Holding Company, Inc. / $75,076.00 / Carroll, Ohio
2. Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. / $82,999.25 / Dublin, Ohio
3. Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. / $95,677.11 / West Chester, Ohio
After a review of the bids, the lowest bidder, CW Holding Company, Inc., submitted a bid with a 74 hp machine which did not meet the specification of a minimum of 90 hp engine.
The second low bidder, Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc., submitted a bid that did not have a reversing cooling fan which was required by the specifications.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage has determined the bid from Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. meets all the requirements of the bid and is recommended for award as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., cc #004399, expires 11/18/26
The certification of Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. was in good standing at the time of the contract award. 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...
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