Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of Compact Track Loader and Trailer for the Division of Water. The Compact Track Loader and Trailer will be used to maintain land managed by the Watershed Management Section. This purchase has been approved by Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT16855.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (Solicitation SA005967). Fifty-six (56) vendors (52 MAJ, 1 MBR, 3 M1A) were solicited and three (3) bids (MAJ) were received and opened on August 20, 2015. The lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder is Bobcat Enterprises Inc. at $58,699.28. They do not have MBE/FBE status.
SUPPLIER: Bobcat Enterprises Inc., CC# 31-0860716, expiration date: 5/14/17
FISCAL IMPACT: $58,699.28 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
2014 expenditures for the Division of Water is $64,981.00
2013 expenditures for the Division of Water is $0.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of Compact Track Loader and Trailer for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $58,699.28 from the Water Operating Fund. ($58,699.28)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 20, 2015 for the purchase of Compact Track Loader and Trailer for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder Bobcat Enterprises Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Compact Track Loader and Trailer will be used to maintain land managed by the Watershed Management Section; and
WHEREAS, the Compact Track Loader and Trailer purchase has been approved by the Divison of Fleet Management; and
WHEREAS, a contract will be issued by the Purch...
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