Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ovivo USA, LLC for the purchase of an Ovivo Complete Replacement Drive Unit for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The equipment will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for the complete replacement of an existing drive unit on the secondary clarifier.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ024531). Fifty-four (54) vendors (2 EBE, 1 MBE/VBE, 1 WBE, 50 MAJ) were solicited and one (1) majority bid was received and opened on April 20, 2023.
After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends the award be made for all items to Ovivo USA, LLC the only 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: Ovivo USA, LLC, vendor #034068, CC #76-0742644, expires 5/15/25, majority vendor
FISCAL IMPACT: $158,400.00 has been budgeted for this purchase.
$27,282.64 was expended in 2022
$4,860.26 was expended in 2021
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Ovivo USA, LLC for the purchase of a Ovivo Complete Replacement Drive Unit for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $158,400.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; ($158,400.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 20, 2023 for the purchase of a Ovivo Complete Replacement Drive Unit for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the on...
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