Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase hydraulic hose, hose fittings, and fabrications for Fleet Management. The term of the proposed option contract would be two (2) years. Contract is through May 31, 2009. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on May 17, 2007.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06, Solicitation SA002409. Fourteen (14) bids were solicited (M1A: 0; F1: 0 ). Three (3) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of primary and secondary contracts to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders:
Kaman Industrial Technologies, Inc., CC#060914701 (Expires 01-11-08)
Hersh Packing & Rubber Company, CC#310743184 (Expires 08-19-07)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $30,000.00
These companies are not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Purchasing UTC Contract Account. Fleet Management will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Hydraulic Hose, Hose Fittings, and Fabrications with Kaman Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Hersh Packing & Rubber Company to authorize the expenditure of two (2) dollars to establish the contract from the Purchasing/UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited formal bids on May 17, 2007 and selected the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bids; and...
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