Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of an Articulating Wheel Loader. This equipment will be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage Compost Facility to move material around the plant grounds to enable the process of Com-Til. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management will replace Brass Tag #23744.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ012148). Fifty-nine (59) bidders (7 MBE, 3 MBR, 49 MAJ) were solicited and 6 (MAJ) bids were received and opened on May 16, 2019.
After review of the bids, the lowest bid was submitted by Reco Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $252,000.00. However, the bid did not meet the specification for a 6 cylinder engine.
The second lowest bid was an alternate bid submitted by Reco Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $299,000.00. However, the bid did not meet the specifications of the hydraulic system.
Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. did meet all specifications and therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for all items in the amount of $318,700.00 as the most 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: Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. Vendor#006684, CC#34-1503254, expires 6/20/21
FISCAL IMPACT: $318,700.00 is required for this purchase.
$325,000.00 was expended in 2018
$0.00 was expended in 2017
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purc...
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