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SR 02-09-1988 6I ~' ~-tf?~ b-I PURCH:EOB:PW:klc Council Meeting: February 9, 1988 Santa Monica, California TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Staff SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous Valves and Cocks, Bid #2167 INTRODUCTION This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver miscellaneous valves and cocks for a one-year period at specifled unit prices, plus applicable sales tax. BACKGROUND In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published December 30 and 31, 1987) to furnish and deliver miscellaneous valves and cocks in accordance with City specifications, bids were received and publicly opened and read on January 14, 1988. Proposal forms were mailed to fifteen 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 valves and cocks: Brandon Industrial (WMBE) Service Industrial Supply (WMBE) $5,145.46 Taylor Jett Company $5,819.42 $6,213.86 $6,836.08 McLaughlin Industries, Inc. - 1 - ,-r .. The items covered by this bid include various types and sizes of valves and cocks. Upon request from the user departments, these items will be dispensed. staff has evaluated the low bid and finds that it 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 I, 1988, through January 31, 1989, appropriation authority will be as set forth in the FY 1988/89 budget. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the award of Bid #2167 be made to Brandon Industrial Supply at specified unit prices, plus tax, as the lowest and best bldder. Prepared By: E. O. Barnes, Purchasing Agent Pam Wortham, Assistant Purchasing Agent f2167cc 01/19/88 - 2 -