Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Radian Research Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Electric Meter Test Systems that will be used by the Division of Power Meter Shop to test and program electric meters.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids (Solicitation SA005780) in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding. Seventy-two (72) vendors (68 MAJ, 2 MBR, 1 M1A, 1 F1) were solicited and one (1) bid (MAJ) was received and opened on April 2, 2015. The Division of Power recommends an award be made to Radian Research Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for all items in the amount of $67,012.00;
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.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle. Emergency legislation will expedite delivery of this critical equipment for the Division of Power.
SUPPLIER: Radian Research Inc., 35-1575208, expires 3/17/17
FISCAL IMPACT: $67,012.00 is budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2014.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2013.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Radian Research Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Electric Meter Test Systems for the Division of Power and to authorize the expenditure of $67,012.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($67,012.00)
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WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Radian Research Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Electric Met...
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