Explanation
Background: This legislation is for the option to establish three (3) UTC contracts for Building Electrical Products to be used by various agencies. The term of the proposed option contract is through November 30, 2017. The contract may be extended for one (1) additional year, subject to mutual agreement by both parties. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 16, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the City Code (Solicitation SA005938). Two Hundred and Twenty Eight (228) bids were solicited: (MBR: 8, M1A: 5, F1: 4, AS1: 3). Three (3) bids were received (MAJ:3).
The Purchasing Office is recommending awards to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidders as follows:
The Loeb Electric Company; CC#314236750, expires 06/17/2017, Categories 1, 7, 12, 15, 18, 19, 24, 27-30, 32, 36-44, 51, 52, 54, 60, 61, 63-67, 69, $1.00
GD Supply Inc. dba Johnstone Supply; CC#311114455, expires 08/06/2017, Categories 13, 21, 22, 23, 26, 31, 33, 46, 49, 53, 57, 59, 68, $1.00
Wesco Distribution; CC#251723345, expires 05/07/2017, Categories 9, 11, 16, 17, 20, 45, 47, 58, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $800,000.00
These companies are 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.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency as the current contract is set to expire on 11/30/2015 and without an emergency action plan the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
Fiscal Impact: Funding to establish these option contracts is from the General Fund. City agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) contract...
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