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Council Meeting: January 9, 2001 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver 20 Rolls of Carpet, Bid
#2813
Introduction
This report recommends award of bid to furnish and deliver 20 rolls of carpet for the Event
Facilities Division, Community & Cultural Services Department, in the total amount of
$52,143.25, including applicable sales tax.
Background
The Civic Auditorium replaces its carpet every three years due to routine wear from staging
a variety of events at their location.
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published November 3 and 5, 2000) in
accordance with City specifications, bids were received and publicly opened and read on
November 13, 2000. Proposal forms were mailed to eight vendors and notices were
advertised in accordance with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions. Two proposals
were received as follows:
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VENDOR TOTAL PRICE
Continental Flooring Company $52,143.25
Carpet USA $55,267.77
Staff has evaluated the low bid and finds that it meets City specifications.
Budget/Financial Impact
Budget authority for this purchase is in the Capital Improvement Budget account number
C32058501.589000, Civic Auditorium Carpet Replacement.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2813 be made to Continental Flooring Company, in
the total amount of $52,143.25, including applicable sales tax, as the lowest responsible
bidder.
Prepared By: Diane Howell, Purchasing Agent
Richard Chiu, Buyer
Rayfield Perry, Event Facilities Operations Supervisor
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