Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Mars Company, the sole bidder for Water Meter Test Benches, in the amount of $440,600.74 for the Division of Power and Water's Indianola Repair Facility. These test benches are to facilitate the certification of water meters used for billing purposes by the City's water distribution system. The company will furnish test benches capable of testing water meters of all types and lengths, specifically for benches manufactured by the Mars Company. While the City will provide the labor to install these units, Mars Company will provide on-site oversight of installation and start-up work and training to city employees in the proper use of their system.
2. CONTRACT AWARD: The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 3, 2011. One (1) bid was received from the Mars Company.
The Contract Compliance Number for Mars Company is 59-2879074 (expires 3/18/13, Majority). Additional information can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Mars Company.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Super Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Mars Corporation for Water Meter Test Benches; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $440,600.74 within the Water Super Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget. ($440,600.74)
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WHEREAS, one bid for Water Meter Test Benches was received and publicly opened in the Purchasing Office on July 21, 2011, for the Division of Power and Water; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends award to t...
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