Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase of a Lab Discrete Analyzer to be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The equipment is used by the Surveillance Laboratory for the testing multiple analysis in wastewater and will replace a current instrument that is nearing the end of its service life.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ029750). Twenty-seven (27) bidders were solicited and one (1) bid was received and opened on March 20, 2025.
After a review of the bid, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Seal Analytical, Inc. in the amount of $101,927.00 as the only responsive and responsible bidder.
SUPPLIER: Seal Analytical, Inc., Vendor#10417, cc expires 5/15/25
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $100,000.00 was budgeted for this purchase. DOSD anticipates having a surplus of funding available to cover the additional $1,927.00 expense.
$240,000.00 was spent in 2024
$230,000.00 was spent in 2023
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase of a Lab Discrete Analyzer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $101,927.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($101,927.00)
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WHEREAS, a Lab Discrete Analyzer is used by the Surveillance Lab for the testing multiple analysis in wastewater.; and
WHEREAS, the current equipment is nearing the end of its service life; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bi...
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