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SR 01-26-1988 6H "...~ :;zp6-p~3 JAN 2 6 1988 PURCH:EOB:PW:klc Council Meeting: January 26, 1988 Santa Monica, California TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: city Staff SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver Polyethylene Trash Bags, Bid #2164 INTRODUCTION This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver polyethylene trash bags for a one-year period at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax. BACKGROUND In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published December 9 and 10, 1987) to furnish and deliver polyethylene trash bags in accordance with City specifications, bids were received and publicly opened and read on December 22, 1987. Proposal forms were mailed to twelve vendors and notices were advertised in accordance with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions. Five proposals were received as follows: Cost of a representative array of polyethylene trash bags: Gale Supply Co. (WMBE) $18,355.20 American Sein Pro (WMBE) $23,977.94 Penmar Enterprises $25,903.46 Zellerbach Paper Co. $28,942.97 WaxiejKleenline Corp. $31,322.18 - 1 - "-H JAN 2 6 1988 staff has evaluated the quality of the polyethylene trash bags and finds that the low bid meets City specifications. BUDGETARY/FINANCIAL IMPACT Fiscal Year 1987/88 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 1987/88 appropriation authority. For the period July 1, 1988, through December 31, 1988, appropriation authority will be as set forth in the FY 1988/89 budget. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the award of Bid #2164 be made to Gale Supply Co. 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 f2164cc 01/19/88 - 2 -