Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of a 12” Capacity Disk Style Wood Chipper for the Division of Water, Watershed Management Section. This wood chipper will be used by watershed maintenance personnel to reduce the bulk of vegetative waste (trees, brush, etc.) and make disposal more efficient. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management. The unit incorporates “Clean Burn” technology to comply with the City Get Green initiatives.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (Solicitation SA005969). Forty-nine (49) (49 MAJ) were solicited and three (3) bids (3 MAJ) were received and opened on August 20, 2015. Columbus Equipment Company submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $41,500.00; however the bid does not meet specification of Sections: 3.4 (General-Tires, Axle, Fuel Capacity), 3.4.1 (Engine), 3.4.2 (Chipper Disk), 3.4.5 (Feed System), and 3.4.6 (Frame). Vermeer Heartland, Inc. submitted the second lowest bid in the amount of $42,850.00; however the bid not meet specification of Sections: 3.4 (General-Tires, Axle, Fuel Capacity), 3.4.1 (Engine), 3.4.2 (Chipper Disk), and 3.4.5 (Feed System). The third lowest bidder was submitted by Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $44,950.00. Therefore, the Division of Water is recommending the award be made to Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
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: Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., CC# 34-1503254, expiration date: 06/15/2017. This supplier does not hold M...
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