Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ted Baker and Associates for the purchase of Sanitaire Aeration Equipment for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The equipment will be used in conjunction with existing equipment at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant to aerate the mixed liquor channel.
This purchase will increase the efficiency of the equipment by lowering bacteria counts and increasing the amount of sediment to fall out at the proper stage. This will also reduce chemical usage and help the plant to remain in compliance with EPA regulations.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA005130). Ninety-One (91) vendors (87 MAJ, 2MBR, 2 F1) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on October 17, 2013. Environmental Dynamics International (EDI) submitted the lowest bid; however the bid is non-responsive to the bid specifications. The Purchasing Office verified with the company, that the bid was for an alternate manufacturer, which was not noted in their proposal as required in Section 3.1.3.1. The second lowest bid was Ted Baker & Associates at $29,340.00, and met our specifications. Therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award go to Ted Baker & Associates as the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder to meet our specifications. This award is for Sanitaire Aeration Equipment to include Items 1 - 8. The total award will be for $29,340.00.
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: Ted Baker and Associates, Contract Compliance Number: 26-1624786 expires 4/03/15.
FISCAL IMPACT: $29,340.00 is budgeted for this purchase. There we...
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