AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-16R, awarding a contract to Sherman + Reilly, Inc. for a trailer mounted underground puller for the City Public Services Department; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute purchasing documents on behalf of the City in the amount of $155,530.00; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: 2/6/2018
Department: Public Services Department - Tom Taggart, Executive Director of Public Services (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $155,530.00
Account Number: 21006319.60125
Funds Available: $185,000
Account Name: Equipment
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Funds appropriated in the FY18 budget
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Goal #5 Maintain & Improve City's Infrastructure
Goal # 7 Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
Goal #8 Provide efficient & effective delivery of services
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Background Information:
On January 11, 2018, the City received two (2) bids for a Trailer Mounted Underground Puller (IFB 218-074). According to the terms and conditions of the bid, the City has the right to award a contract on the basis of lowest total cost.
The Public Services Department, Electric Utility Division, has reviewed all bids and recommends awarding a contract to Sherman + Reily, Inc located in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the amount of $155,530.00.
While Wesco Distribution submitted the apparent lowest bid, they not meet th...
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