Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Timken Gears & Services Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a replacement gearbox drive and associated parts for an amount not to exceed $137,462.00.
The replacement gearbox drive and associated parts will be used to pump raw sludge at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028636). One hundred twenty six (126) vendors (118 Majority, 3 MBE, 1 WBE, 4 EBE) were solicited and one (1) majority bid was received and opened on September 26, 2024.
The following bid was received:
Name Bid Amount City/State CC Status
1. Timken Gears and Services Inc. $137,462.00 Mokena, Illinois Majority vendor
After evaluation of the bid, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has determined the bid from Timken Gears and Services Inc. meets all the specifications and is recommended for award as the only responsive bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Timken Gears and Services Inc., cc #048765, expires 4/11/26
The certification of Timken Gears and Services 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 Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for review and assignment of an MBE...
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