Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Backhoe Trailers for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The two (2) Backhoe Trailers will be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center to transport small and large backhoes and various other large construction equipment. This purchase was approved by Fleet and will be replacing BT#14222 and BT#14223.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ006809). Thirty-six (36) vendors were solicited and six (6) bids were received and opened on October 5, 2017. After a review of the bids, the apparent low bidder is Technology International Inc. in the amount of $32,300.00, however they did not meet the following specification:
3.3.1 Transport Trailer Requested Specification Submitted Specification
3.3.1.1.9 Ramp Width 36 inches wide 33 inches wide
The second lowest bidder was Rocks Trailer Sales with a bid amount of $40,135.00. They did not meet the following specification:
3.3.1 Transport Trailer Requested Specification Submitted Specification
3.3.1.1.9 Ramp Construction Steel Treading Wood Filled
Therefore, Technology International Inc. and Rocks Trailer Sales are considered non-responsive. The third lowest bidder was Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company Inc. in the amount of $42,194.00 and has been deemed the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
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.
SUPPLIER: Murphy Tractor & Equipment...
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