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File #: 12-0940    Version: 1 Name: 8/9/12 - PO to EJ USA, Inc
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/9/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/9/2012 Final action: 8/9/2012
Enactment date: 8/9/2012 Enactment #: R-12-369
Title: Resolution to Award a Purchase Order for Water Main Infrastructure Materials to EJ USA, Inc. Bid No. ITB - 4226 ($26,956.41)
Title
Resolution to Award a Purchase Order for Water Main Infrastructure Materials to EJ USA, Inc. Bid No. ITB - 4226 ($26,956.41)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize the purchase of water main infrastructure materials totaling $26,956.41 from EJ USA, Inc., for the Field Operations Service Unit, Public Services Area.

City staff prepared and sent request for bids to several companies for materials and supplies. The bids were divided into five groups, with each group distinguished by the type and size of the materials. EJ USA, Inc., was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder for group 2 totaling $26,956.41.

EJ USA, Inc. Liberty Plumbing Supply ETNA

Group 1 $17,225.29 No bid $15,690.00

Group 2 $26,956.41 No bid No bid

Group 3 $14,175.08 No bid $10,387.66

Group 4 $26,345.88 No bid $23,814.00

Group 5 $11,742.00 $ 7,790.00 $ 7,581.00

EJ USA, Inc., received Contract Compliance and Living Wage approval on May 10, 2012.

Funds for this purchase are available in the Public Services Area, Field Operations Service Unit, Water Supply System’s FY13, operating budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Matt Warba, Acting Field Operations Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Acting Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Public Services Area, Field Operations Service Unit has available funds for this purchase in the approved FY13, Field Operations Unit, Water Supply System’s operation and maintenance budget;

Whereas, Bids were posted on BidNet and three companies provided bids;

Whereas, The bids were divided into five groups with each company having the opportunity to bid on all five groups;

Whereas, It was determined that EJ USA, Inc., was the lowest responsible bidder for group 2, totaling $26,956.41; and

Whereas, EJ USA, Inc., received Contract Compliance and Living Wage approval on May 10, ...

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