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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 2, 2008 E-07AGENDA ITEM ku� CITY OF LODI ,. ` COUNCIL COMMUNICATION im AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Rejecting the Low Bid and Awarding the Purchase of a Self Propelled Mini Digger Derrick to the Lowest Responsive Bidder Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation of Sacramento, CA ($119,574.45) (EUD) MEETING DATE: April 2,2008 PREPARED Y Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution rejecting the low bid and awarding the purchase of a Self Propelled Mini Digger Derrick to the lowest responsive bidder Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation of Sacramento, CA in the amount of $119,574,45. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On February 20,2008, the City Council approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the self propelled mini digger derrick. The following bids were received and opened on March 13, 2008. BIDDER AMOUNT UELC, Sacramento CA $119,574.45 Altec Industries, Dixon CA $115,978.87 Allquip Universal Inc, West Sacramento CA No Bid DUECO/UELC, Sacramento CA No Bid APPROVED: 1iir�(ing, City Manager Adopt Resolt ftn Raj- On Ow Low Bid and Award ngthe Pemehase of a Self Propened IWIFN 1X99er Dwdrk to the Lowest Responsive Bidder Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation of Sacramento. CA ($119,574.45) (EUD) April 2,2008 Page 2 of 2 The Department maintains approximately 65 miles cf overhead power lines in backyards and/or areas that are not accessible by a conventional digger derrick truck. The Self Propelled Mini Digger Derrick will be used to install power poles, transformers or other electrical equipment in these limited access areas. FISCAL IMPACT: A reduction in labor oast per utility pole in stalled/rep faced is expected. FUNDING: Cost of the purchase is $119,574.45and is included in the EUD 2007/08 budget in Account N4. 16 1120 1. s, Budget Meriager Morrow Electric Utility Director Prepared By: Barry Fisher, ConstrucHonlMaintenance Supervisor GFMiBF/AMSASt RESOLUTION NO. 2008-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL REJECTINGTHE LOW BID AND AWARDING TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDERTHE PURCHASE OF A SELF-PROPELLED MINI DIGGER DERRICK WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on March 13, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. for the purchase of a self-propelled mini digger derrick for the Electric Utility Department described in the specifications therefore approved by the City Council on February 20,2008; and WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report thereof filed with the City Manager as follows: Altec Industries, Dixon, CA $115,978.87 Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation, Sacramento, CA $119,574.45 Note: The low bid is being rejected due to non-compliance miff► the bid specification. WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council reject the low bid for non-compliance with the bid specification and further recommends awarding the bid to the lowest responsive bidder, Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation, of Sacramento, California, in the amount of $119,574.45. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby rejects the low bidder, Altec Industries, of Dixon, California, due to non-compliance with the bid specification; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the award of the bid for the purchase of a self-propelled mini digger derrick for the Electric Utility Department is hereby awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation, of Sacramento, California, in the amount of $119,574.45. Dated: April 2, 2008 ------------- I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-47 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 2, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS—None V,VAv NIFE PERRIN eputy City Clerk 2008-47