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 compact track loader with attachments for an amount up to $131,975.81.
The equipment will be used to maintain various green infrastructure spaces around the City of Columbus. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT #14845.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028574). Forty-three (43) vendors (41 Majority, 2 MBE) were solicited and two (2 Majority) bids were received and opened on September 19, 2024.
The following bids were received:
Name Bid Amount City/State CC Status
1. Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. $131,975.81 West Chester, Ohio Majority Vendor
2. Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. $123,625.00 Cambridge, Ohio Majority Vendor
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has deemed the lowest bid from Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. non-responsive for not meeting the required specification 3.3.11(k) Shall have reversing fan. The equipment quoted does not have a reversing fan.
The bid from Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. does meet all of the requirements of the bid specifications.
Therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends that the award be made for all items to Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. as the most responsive bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., cc #004399, expires 1/17/25
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