Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Baker & Sons DBA Dark Water Solutions for the purchase of Knife Gate Valves. The Knife Gate Valves will be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant to replace current valves.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ018116), the bids were received and opened on April 8, 2021.
The City received a total of three (3) bids. Water Technology Resources submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $26,320.00. Nidaz LLC submitted the second lowest bid in the amount of $76,600.00. However, both Water Technology and Nidaz LLC did not meet bid specifications due to the fact that both firms submitted alternate valves than those listed in the bid specifications. The City specifically stated in the bid specifications that no alternates would be accepted. Therefore, Water Technology Resources and Nidaz LLC have been deemed non-responsive bidders.
The third lowest bidder, Baker & Sons DBA Dark Water Solutions did meet all specifications and therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to Baker & Sons DBA Dark Water Solutions for all items in the amount of $76,816.00 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: Baker & Sons DBA Dark Water Solutions Vendor#034466 CC#45-3933625 (January 20th, 2023 Expires)
FISCAL IMPACT: $76,816.00 is required for this purchase.
$ 0.00 was expended in 2020
$ 0.00 was expended in 2019
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establ...
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