Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with PanAmerica Supply, Inc., for a one-time purchase of a transformer for the Division of Power’s Dublin Avenue Substation.
The existing transformer is at the end of its expected life and must be replaced to maintain existing reliability and system capacity.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (?RFQ011066?). ??
Seven (7) bids were opened on January 24, 2019. After a review of the bids, the Division of Power recommends the award be made to PanAmerica Supply, Inc., as the lowest, responsive, and best bidder for Items 1 through 3, for a grand total of $1,216,685.00.
PanAmerica Supply, Inc. 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: PanAmerica Supply, Inc., Vendor #1256, CC# 20-3531322, expires 2/21/21 (MAJ)
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with PanAmerica Supply, Inc. for a one-time purchase of a transformer for the Division of Power’s Dublin Avenue Substation; and to authorize an expenditure up to $1,216,685.00 within the Electricity General Obligations Bond Fund. ($1,216,685.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 24, 2019 for a one-time purchase of a transformer for the Division of Power’s Dublin Avenue Substation; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power recommends an award be made for Items 1 through 3 to the lowest, responsive, and responsible and best bidder, PanAmerica Supply, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the existing transformer is at the end of it...
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