Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish two (2) UTC contracts for Water Mainline Mechanical Joint Fittings for the Division of Water, the primary user. These contracts will provide for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings for repair and maintenance of water lines throughout the City’s water distribution system. The term of the proposed option contracts would be approximately two years, expiring March 31, 2016, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 16, 2014.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA005210). Ninety-six (96) bids were solicited: (M1A-2, F1-2, MBR-2). Two (2) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Ferguson Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 54-1211771 expires 02/07/2015, Items 2, 11-14, 16, 25-28, 30, 39-42, 55-58, 60, 85-89, 101, 118, 127, 132, 147, 149, 152-176, 179 and 192-195, $1.00
Site Supply, Inc., MAJ, CC# 31-1350146 expires 10/11/2015, Items 1, 3-10, 15, 17-24, 29, 31-38, 43-54, 59, 61-84, 90-100, 102-117, 119-126, 128-131, 134, 135, 139, 141, 142, 144-146, 148, 151, 178 and 180-191, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000, Division of Water, the primary user
No bids were received, and therefore no award will be made, for Items 133, 136-138, 140, 143, 150 and 177.
The companies are 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. 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: Contingent on the passage of 2...
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