Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is to establish a contract to purchase a Wood Chipper for the Division of Water with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. The Wood Chipper will be used by the Watershed Management Section staff to maintain property around the Hoover Dam, Griggs Dam and related watershed infrastructure. This unit is replacing BT22282. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ030295). Two hundred sixty-four (264) bidders were solicited and two (2) bids were received, which were opened on May 29, 2025.
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. was the apparent low bid of $78,194.80. After review of the submissions, it was determined that Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. was offering an alternative make and model that does not conform to the specifications. Therefore, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, in the amount of $104,590.00.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
SUPPLIER: Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., (MAJ), cc# 006684, expires 6/18/26.
FISCAL IMPACT: $104,590.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2024.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2023.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. to purchase a Wood Chipper for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,590.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($104,590.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Division of Water to purchase a Wood Chipper in the amount of $104,590.00 to mow and maintain property around the Watersh...
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