Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. for the purchase of Copper 15KV Cable Shielded TRXLPE for the Division of Power. The Copper 15KV Cable Shielded TRXLPE will be used in underground utility applications.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ009653). Sixty-four (64) bidders (2 MBE, 62 MAJ) were solicited and Two (2 MAJ) bids were received and opened on August 2, 2018. After a review of the bids, the Division of Power recommends an award be made for all items to Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder in the amount of $135,300.00.
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure because without emergency action no less than 37 days will be added to the procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
SUPPLIER: Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Vendor #010270 CC#77-0559191 expires 3/1/20 (MAJ)
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $135,300.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2017.
$292,352.00 was expended in 2016.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. for the purchase of Copper 15KV Cable Shielded TRXLPE for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $135,300.00 from the Power Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,300.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids...
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