SR-10-24-1978-6D9Santa Monica, California; October 5, 1978
TO: Mayor and City Council /
FROM: City Staff OCT 2 4 1978
SUBJECT: Recommendation to award bid for refuse containers.
Bid No. 1403 2Z1�t � /2/a. v //Z
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This report concerns award of bid for containers in the tota amount
of $22,354.34, including applicable sales tax. Funds for this purchase
are in account number 80- 975 -127- 000 -000, Refuse Bins Revolving Account,
budgeted at $264,000.00.
Background
In response to published Notice Inviting Bids to furnish and deliver
one hundred (100) three (3) cubic yard metal refuse containers in
accordance with City specifications, bids were received and publicly
opened and read in the office of the City Manager October 3, 1978.
Proposal forms were mailed to six (6) container manufacturers and
notices were advertised in accordance with city charter and municipal
code provisions. Two (2) proposals were received, one of which
contained an alternate bid:
Peabody Solid Waste Consolidated Fabricators
Management /Dewald Primary Bid Alternate Bid
$23,450.00 $24,289.00 $21.089.00
1,407.00 6% TAX _1,457.34 1,265.34 6% TAX
$24,857.00 $25,746.34 $22,354.34
Terms are net and no options are offered by either bidder. The alternate
bid of Consolidated Fabricators is based upon use of a stamped caster
in lieu of the forged type previously used. The stamped casters have
been tested by the City and are acceptable.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the award be made to Consolidated Fabricators,
Corporation, in the total amount of $22,354.34, including tax, as/ the
Lowest and best bidder. ( 'p
OCT 2 4 1978
Prepares By: R.N'. Aronoff, Purchasing Agent
Reference:
Contract No. 3112
(CCS)