Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for the purchase of a Flygt Volute Submersible Pump for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The Flygt Volute Submersible Pump will be used to pump grit out of the OARS Tunnel.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ010566). Fifty-five (55) bidders (1 F1, 2 MBE, 2 MBR, 50 MAJ) were solicited and two bids (1 MAJ and 1 MBR) were received and opened on October 25, 2018. After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. in the amount of $119,052.89 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: Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., Vendor#008147, CC#45-2080074, Expires 4/23/2020, Majority Status
FISCAL IMPACT: $119,052.89 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
$104,753.22 has been spent in 2018
$102,178.40 was spent in 2017
$146,819.17 was spent in 2016
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for the purchase of a Flygt Volute Submersible Pump for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; to authorize the expenditure of $119,052.89 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($119,052.89)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 25, 2018 for the purchase of a Flygt Volute Submersible Pump for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an a...
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