Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to purchase Luminaires and Related Components to replenish stock for maintenance and new customer services within the Division of Power. This contract primarily consists of lighting units of one or more lamps (bulbs or tubes that emit light), along with the socket and other parts that hold the lamp in place.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids for the purchase of Luminaires and Related Components for the Division of Power in accordance with Section 329.06 (SA005139). Fifty-seven (57) vendors were solicited: fifty-two (52) MAJ; two (2) MBR; one (1) AS1 and two (2) M1A. Eight (8) MAJ bids were received and opened on October 31, 2013. These bids were evaluated and awards are recommended to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders:
Consolidated Electrical Distributors for Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 35 in the total amount of $180,525.00.
The Loeb Electric Company for Items 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 24, 25, 27 and 28 in the total amount of $137,203.15.
Power Line Supply Company for Items 1, 17, 26 and 30 in the total amount of $78,932.00. It should be noted that Item 30 was a tie bid between Graybar Electric Co. Inc. and Power Line Supply Company, the award was based on better delivery terms.
Kevin Lehr Associates for Items 10 and 16 and will be awarded in the form of a purchase order in the total amount of $8,420.00. Since this award is under $20,000, it is not included in this legislation.
General Supply and Services Inc. dba Gexpro for Items 3 and 18 and will be awarded in the form of a purchase order in the total amount of $2,835.30. Since this award is under $20,000, it is not included in this legislation.
WESCO for Items 29, 31, 32, 33 and 34 and will be awarded in the form of a purchase order in the total amount of $152.70. Since this award is under $20,000, it is not included in this legislation. I...
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