Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K.E. Rose Ltd. for the purchase of two (2) Crew Trucks. The Crew Trucks will be used by the Division of Water to service water hydrants and water distribution lines.
This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace vehicles BT-23505 & BT-23506.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ025462). Two hundred sixty-two (264) bidders (5 EBE, 226 MAJ, 22 MBE, 9 MBE/WBE) were solicited and two (2) bids (MAJ) were received and opened on August 24, 2023.
The lowest bidder, Ace Truck Body, Inc. did not meet specifications.
o 3.3.6.Spec
o 3.3.6.1 The truck shall have a general Monroe Enclosed SB132 M 5420-T72 line body or equal with standard Monroe or equal feather and the below approximate dimensions
Requested Spec Submitted
o Overall width -96 inches minimum 94”.
o Overall Length -132 inches minimum 133-1/4”
o 3.3.6.2 The body shall have the following
layout/box design at minimum
Requested Spec Submitted
o Street side B- 28”wide x 60” tall x 24” deep 25” wide x 60” tall x 24” deep.
o Street side C-54” x 36” x 24” 52-3/4” x 32-1/2”
o Curbside B- 28” x 60” x 24 deep 25” x 60” x 24”
o Curbside C- 54” x 36” x 24” 52-3/4” x 32-1/2” x 24”
o Front steel rack type compartment
96” x 50” x 12” Not provided
o 3.3.7 Service Body
Requested Spec Submitted
o Plain Black rear mud flaps mounted on angle not provided
metal matching the body.
o HD cone holder mounted street side rear Not Provided
o Two 6” x 10” pvc conduit carriers street side Not Provided
o Two Led Type cargo area lights Not Provided
o LED strip lighting in each compartment Not Provided
After a review of the bids, the Division of Water recommends an award be made for all items to K.E. Rose Lt...
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