Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract with Deere and Company submitted by Ag-Pro Ohio LLC for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Tractor for the Division of Water. This equipment will be used by the Watershed Facility to bush hog Watershed winter mow areas and brushy areas. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag #16311.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ016122). Forty-Three (43) bidders were solicited and (2 MAJ) bids were received and opened on August 20, 2020. After a review of the bids, the Division of Water recommends an award be made for all items to Deere and Company submitted by Ag-Pro Ohio LLC in the amount of $54,936.52 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: Deere and Company submitted by Ag-Pro Ohio LLC Vendor#007201, CC#36-2382580, pending.
FISCAL IMPACT: $54,936.52 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2019
$0.00 was spent in 2018
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities, to enter into contract with Deere and Company, submitted by Ag-Pro Ohio LLC, for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Tractor for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $54,936.52 from the Water Operating Fund. ($54,936.52)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 20, 2020 for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Tractor; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award be made...
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