TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: John Morgan, Environmental Services Director
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: March 30, 2017
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AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO TORRES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF DECORATIVE LIGHTS (PROJECT NO. 17-006)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Award a purchase order to Torres Electrical Supply Company, Inc. for the purchase of decorative lights in the not-to-exceed amount of $195,000 (Project No. 17-006).
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Background:
On January 24, 2017, Purchasing issued ITB No. 2017-029 for the purchase of decorative lights. Four bids were received from Torres Electrical Supply Company, World Electric Supply, South Dade Electrical Supply, and AUM Construction. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Torres Electrical Supply Company.
The City has adopted a standardize for decorative light fixtures and poles to create consistency amongst the street lights along Atlantic Avenue and other streets. The quantities stated in this bid represent the estimated quantities necessary to replace the existing metal lights in poor condition with the LED street lights mounted on a spun concrete pole along Atlantic Avenue.
The bid from Torres Electrical Supply Company for decorative lights is for $189,578 based on the estimated quantities. An additional contingency of $5,422 is requested to allow for additional quantities.
This recommendation complies with the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02(A)(1), "Competitive Bids".
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from account number 334-4144-572.64-90 (General Construction Fund: Other Machinery/Equipment).