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JUN 26 1990
PURCH:EOB:PW:klc Santa Monica, California
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Council Meeting: June 26, 1990
TO: Mayor and City council
FROM: City staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver
Miscellaneous Alkaline Batteries, Bid ~2278
Introduction
This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver
m.iscellaneous alkaline batteries at specified unit prices, plus
applicable sales tax.
Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published May 21
and 22, 1990) to furnish and deliver miscellaneous alkaline
batteries in accordance with city specifications, bids were
received and publicly opened and read on June 5, 1990. proposal
forms were mailed to seven vendors and notices were advertised in
accordance with city Charter and Municipal Code provisions. Four
proposals were received as follows:
Cost of a representative array of alkaline batteries
Battery Specialties (WMBE) $12,407.00
Jason Marketing $14,935.00
W.I.S.E., Inc. $14,969.00
Photo Club $18,816.00
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Staff has evaluated the low bid and finds that it meets City
specifications.
BUdget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1990/91 appropriation authority for this purchase is
in the maintenance accounts of various departments. As the
materials are drawn out of inventory, they will be expensed
against available FY 1990}91 appropriation authority.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2278 be made to Battery
Specialties at specified unit prices, plus applicable tax, as the
lowest and best bidder.
prepared By: E. O. Barnes, Purchasing Agent
Pam Wortham, Assistant Purchasing Agent
06/18/90
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