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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award Y&T Plumbing Services Corp., (Primary), and Douglas ORR Plumbing, Inc., (Secondary) as the two most responsive and responsible bidders for Plumbing Services pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2024-030.
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The purpose of this IFB is to contract with a qualified and experienced bidder to provide hourly rates for plumbing services citywide on as-needed basis.
On July 16, 2024, the Procurement Division of Finance formally advertised, issued and distributed IFB 2024-030 Plumbing Services. Sixty-three (63) prospective bidders were notified through INFOR, the City’s web-based e-Procurement system.
On August 30, 2024, two (2) bids were received in response to the IFB: Douglas ORR Plumbing, Inc., and Y&T Plumbing Services Corp.
The responses were reviewed by the Procurement Division in order to determine responsiveness to the requirements of the IFB. The Procurement Division finalized its’ due diligence process and confirmed that Y&T Plumbing Services Corp., and Douglas ORR Plumbing Services, Inc., were responsive to the requirements of the IFB and are responsible firms.
The Public Works Division concurs with the Chief Procurement Officer’s recommendation to award Y&T Plumbing Services Corp., (Primary), and Douglas ORR Plumbing, Inc., (Secondary) as the two most responsive and responsible bidders for a three (3) year term contract with option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, in an amount not to exceed the available budget.
Section 2-585 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Authority” authorizes the City Manager to delegate authority to the Chief Procurement Officer to administer and make recommendations on contract awards.
Recommended Action
Approve