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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Mersino Dewatering Inc. (Global Pump) for the purchase of one (1) trailer mounted 8-inch Dri-Prime Pump for a total amount not to exceed $59,792.50 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the purchase of one (1) trailer mounted 8-inch Dri-Prime Pump from Mersino Dewatering Inc. (Global Pump) in an amount not to exceed $59,792.50.
The Purchasing Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for this item on June 26, 2018. Four (4) responses were received on July 10, 2018. The intent of the RFP is to provide a selection process based on “Best Value” in effort to ensure the purchase of reliable, mechanically sound, and local serviced equipment required for emergency by-pass pumping activities (Stage and activate stormwater relief pumping of leveed subdivisions, storm sewer pipe, damned or bermed open channel drainages, and various sanitary sewer bypass applications). As a basis of evaluating the qualification of firms the following evaluation factors were applied:
· Price - Evaluated for fair and reasonableness (30%);
· Compatibility with City's existing equipment (20%)- Response that includes technical approach to performance, quality approach and reliability for services;
· Responsiveness to the RFP (20%) - Response that includes and obvious thorough understanding of the bid and meet all bid specifications.
· References and Financial Status (15%) - Bidders submission of two valid Credit References and three Past Performance;
· Service Delivery Approach Implementation (15%) - Evaluated for Reasonable and Fair Delivery Time.
A three-member evaluation team comprised of City staff (Assistant City Manager, Director of Public Works, and Chief Plant Operator) most familiar with emergency by-pass pumping, utilized the above-mentioned scoring process to recommend a best value purchase from Mersino Dewatering Inc. (Global Pump) in the amount...
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