Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company for the purchase of a compact excavator with attachments and trailer. This equipment will be used by the Division of Infrastructure Management to clear debris from the public right of way and help with upcoming sidewalk maintenance projects.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ009208). Three bids were received and reviewed. The Division of Infrastructure Management recommends an award be made to Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company in the amount of $103,200.00 as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company, contract compliance number is CC008922 and expires 11/1/19.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this equipment was budgeted and is available with the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund (2265).
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance to expedite this purchase to place the equipment in service as soon as possible during the growing season.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company for the purchase of a compact excavator with attachments and trailer for the Division of Infrastructure Management; to authorize the expenditure of $103,200.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund (2265); and to declare an emergency. ($103,200.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 21, 2018 for ...
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