Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Kone, Inc. for elevator maintenance and service of elevators in various city facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division.
Formal bids (SA005421) were solicited and three companies submitted proposals on June 4, 2014, as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE, *1 ASN):
Kone, Inc. $92,352.00
*Fujitec America, Inc. $106,000.00
Thyssen Krupp Elevator $115,812.00
The Facilities Management Division recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Kone, Inc.
Emergency action is requested so that required maintenance and service on elevators is not delayed, ensuring no disruption in service, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users.
Kone, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 36-2357423, expiration date December 5, 2015.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this contract is $92,352.00, plus a fixed contingency of $32,648.00, for a grand total of $125,000.00. The Facilities Management Division budgeted $150,000.00 in the 2014 General Fund Budget for elevator maintenance and service.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Kone, Inc. for elevator maintenance and service of elevators in various city facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into a contract with Kone, Inc. for maintenance and service of elevators; and
WHEREAS, said contract will provide service and maintenance in various city buildings under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Finance and Management Department, Facilities Management...
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