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Council Meeting: May 28, 1991
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Santa Monica, California
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver
Miscellaneous Alkaline Batteries, Bid 2335
Introduction
This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver
miscellaneous alkaline batteries at specified unit prices, plus
applicable sales tax.
Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published
March 21 and 22, 1991) to furnish and deliver miscellaneous
alkaline batteries in accordance with city specifications, bids
were received and publicly opened and read on May 2, 1991.
proposal forms were mailed to nine 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
Brandon Industrial (WHBE)
$12,584.00
$18,062.38
$20,672.12
$21,711.00
Battery Specialties
photo Club
Jason Marketing
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staff has evaluated the low bid and finds that it meets City
specifications.
BUdget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1991/92 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 1991/92 appropriation authority.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2335 be made to Battery
Specialties at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax,
as the lowest and best bidder.
Prepared By:
Pamela Wortham, Acting Purchasing Agent
05/15/91
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