Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Protank LTD. for the purchase of Chemical Storage Tanks for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The new storage tanks will replace old sodium hypochlorite storage tanks at Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant which will be used in the wastewater treatment process.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA004603). Sixty four (64) vendors (69 MAJ/1 F1) were solicited and three (3) bids (3 MAJ) were received and opened on October 18, 2012.
The apparent low bidding was USA Bluebook, however they have confirmed in writing through Central Purchasing that they bid incorrectly for items 3 and 6. On Item 3 (seismic tie down) the vendor quoted galvanized instead of stainless steel. On Item 6 (ladder) the vendor quoted per foot instead of the entire ladder. The next overall low bidder is Protank LTD, who bid as specified on all items. This contract should be awarded as a whole per the manufacture, as all of the accessories are installed and tested with the tank at the manufacturer prior to shipment. If parts are ordered and installed a la carte by the City, the City would be accepting liability for any problems or possible damage to tanks. The award is recommended to Protank LTD as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder for all items for a total amount of $84,220.50. The bid tabulation is attached for your review.
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: Protank LTD., Contract Compliance Number: 20-3211013, expires 10/12/2014. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $84,220.50 is budgeted for this purchase. There were no similar ...
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