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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-79-0840RESOLUTION 7 9- 8 4 0 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CENTRAL STATIONERS, INC. FOR FURNISHING OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AT A TOTAL COST OF $91,000.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE FIRE FIGHTING, FIRE PREVENTION AND RESCUE FACILITIES BOND FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY r's MANAGER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE THE PURCHASE ` ORDER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. DUCUMENTS FOLLOW" WHEREAS, pursuant to public notice, sealed bids were re- ceived August 16, 1979 for the furnishing of office furniture and equipment for the Department of Fire;and WHEREAS, invitations were mailed to eighteen potential suppliers and one bid was received; and WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, and Rescue Facilities. Bond Funds; and WHEREAS, this equipment will be used by the Department of Fire for the purpose of replacement of worn and unserviceable equipment; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Department of Fire recommend that the bid received from Central Stationers, Inc. be accepted as the most advantageous bid to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE "DOCUMENT ; INDEX CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: ITEM NO. Section 1. The August 16, 1979 bid of Central Stationers, Inc. for furnishing office furniture and equipment for the Department of Fire at a total cost of $91,000.00 is hereby accepted with funds hereby allocated from the Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, and Rescue Facilities Bond Funds. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to instruct the Purchasing Agent to issue the Purchase Order for this equipmmnt. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December , 1979. f st: Pity Clerk r-57 Ze') PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: / ` liC Gt•'L / C. ROBERT F. CLARK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Maurice A. Ferre MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: f ORGE OX, JR. ITY ATTORNEY Mr. Joseph R. Grassie City Manager L. - Mull(ns. Purchasing Agent November 7, 1979 Recommendation for Resolution and Award of Bid: Furniture and Office Equipment Award of Bid, Resolution Pursuant.to public notice, sealed bids were received, August 16, 1979 for furnishing office furniture and equipment for the Fire Department. Invitations were mailed to eighteen potential suppliers and one bid was received as follows: Bidder Amount Central Stationers, Inc. $91,000.00 Funds for this purchase are available in the Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, and Rescue Facilities Bond Funds. The intent of the bid is to provide furniture, equip- ment, movable dividers and work stations for the new administration building. It is recommended that the award be made and a resolu- tion be passed accepting the bid as received from Central Stationers, Inc. for furnishing office furniture and equipment for the Department' of Fire at a total cost of $91,000.00.. The Department of Fire concurs with this recommendation. ALM/hcn "SUP O' rilE. DOCU IEN i; FOLLOW" c:� c : 79-840 Wirr AWARD OF BID Bid No. 78-79-91 ITEM: Office Furniture and Equipment DEPARTMENT: Fire TYPE OF PURCHASE: Six month contract REASON: Replacement of worn and unserviceable equipment POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Eighteen BIDS RECEIVED: One TABULATION: Bidder Amount Central Stationers, Inc. $91,000.00 FUNDS: Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, and Rescue Facilities Bond Funds. CERTIFIED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS/SOURCE: %,jj Department of Finance BID EVALUATION: The only bid, fromCentralStationers, Inc., meets the specifications. The price includes delivery and complete installation. Attached is a listing of other potential bidders indi- cating their reasons for not bidding. RECOMMENDATION: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE AWARD BE MADE TO CENTRAL STATIONERS, INC. The Department of Fire concurs. Purchasing Agent 66�Ui.A(r5'ipp� {'(" � DOCL MEN F OLLcj v ' 79-840 RECEIVED INVITATION Yes 11 • It BID NO. 78-79-91 REASON FOR NO BID Too large and complex to be profitable - also refused to bid on County Job. Unable to equate specs specified with manufacturers they represent. Not able to relate Steel Case specs to an equal re panels. Not many adaptable systems on market compatible to Steel Case in dimensions. Not equipped to handle so large a project. Not interested. Did not think they could bid. Not able to be competitive. Unable to quote due to heavy work -load and insufficient manpower. Appreciate opportunity to quote, but too large to handle, a Not equipped to handle so large an undertaking. Package readied for response, but funds for bid bond Were not available. No Yes BIDDER Vanleigh Contract Corp. S S L Contract Corp. Long's Office Supplies Banyan Associates Gator Office Supply A B C Office Equipment. Barnett's Office Supply Richard Plumer Inc. Professional Business Ent. Byron Office Furniture Systems Source Camillo Muebles Desk. Center Dolan Enterprises Office Discount Center Unable to handle. Cannot compete with Steel Case. Our records do not show receipt of bid package. Could not handle so large.:a job: "SUPPORTIVE. FOLLOW"