Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Rubber Tracked Compact Excavator. The excavator will be used by the Division of Water to service water hydrants and water distribution lines.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ 010162). Seventy-one (71) bidders (58 MAJ, 9 MBE, 4 MBR) were solicited and one (1) bid (MAJ) was received and opened on September 20, 2018. After a review of the bid, the Division of Water recommends an award be made for all items to Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $74,947.82 as the only 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: Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., Vendor#004399, CC#31-0860716, expires 6/21/20.
FISCAL IMPACT: $100,000.00 was budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 has been expended in 2018.
$0.00 was expended in 2017.
$0.00 was expended in 2016.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Rubber Tracked Compact Excavator, for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $74,947.82 from the Water Operating Fund. ($74,947.82)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 20, 2018 for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Rubber Tracked Compact Excavator for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to the only responsive, responsible and best bidder, Bo...
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