Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Upstate Wholesale Supply for the purchase of thirty-five (35) Fujitsu Lifebook® T937 Notebook Convertible Tablet Computers with 3-year standard International Limited Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection coverage. The computers will be used by field personnel to update relevant information related to service lines and work orders.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ007332). One hundred and sixty-one (161) bidders were solicited and six (6) were received and opened on November 16, 2017. After a review of the bid, the Department of Public Utilities recommends an award be made for all items to Upstate Wholesale Supply in the amount of $50,750.00 as the lowest, responsive, 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: Upstate Wholesale Supply, Vendor#000826, CC#16-1382350, expires 6/27/2018
FISCAL IMPACT: $50,750.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2016.
$0.00 was expended in 2015.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency to allow for the purchase of Fujitsu Lifebooks for new users and to replace older models currently used throughout the Department of Public Utilities by field personnel to update information related to service lines and work orders and to insure the timely release of the purchase requisition to a purchase order before the close of the year.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Upstate Wholesale and Supply for the purchase of thir...
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