Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the option to purchase Organic Based Performance Enhancer (Beet Juice) for the Department of Public Service, Division of Planning and Operation, and other city agencies. The term of the proposed option contract will be through April 30, 2013 in accordance with formal bid SA004526. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 13, 2012. The Organic Based Performance Enhancer (Beet Juice) will be used for snow and ice control and removal during the cold weather.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA004526). Fourteen (14) bids were solicited (MAJ:10, M1A: 3, F1:1) Three bids were received (MAJ: 3).
The low bidder did not submit a complete bid and was deemed non responsive and is not recommended for award.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of one contract to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder:
King Tuesley Enterprises dba Road Solutions, Inc., CC#351991979, exp. 10/9/2014
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $36,960.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of States database for Findings for Recovery.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because without emergency action Organic Based Performance Enhancer will not be available for the beginning of the cold weather season and receipt of the material will be delayed and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services, and UTC Fund. The city agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one contract for the option to purchase Organic Based Performance Enhancer (Beet Juice) with King Tuesley Enterprises dba Road Sol...
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