TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Issue purchase order for Contract 08-129-11, to John F. Starmann Co., d/b/a C & M Scale, to Provide a Maintenance Contract for Laboratory Balances and YSI Meters for the Research and Development (R&D) Department for One Year at Various Locations, in an Amount not to Exceed $15,565.02, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1227970
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Dear Sir:
On November 15, 2007, the Board of Commissioners passed an order directing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to Provide a Maintenance Contract for Laboratory Balances and YSI Meters for the Research and Development (R&D) Department for One Year at Various Locations.
In response to a public advertisement of December 5, 2007, a bid opening was held on December 18, 2007. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
JOHN F. STARMANN CO. $15,565.02
D/B/A C & M SCALE CO.
CERTIFIED BALANCE & SCALE CORP. $15,782.50
Three hundred eighty-nine (389) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and five (5) companies requested specifications.
John F. Starmann Co., d/b/a C & M Scale Co., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform this contract, all in accordance with our specifications. The estimated cost for this contract was $16,445.60, placing the bid of $15,565.02 approximately 5.35 percent below this estimate.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that this contract be awarded to John F. Starmann Co., d/b/a C & M Scale Co., in an amount not to exceed $15,565.02. There was no bid deposit requirement for this contract. Funds are available in Account 101-16000-612970.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent, DAL:SAB:klv
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
ORDERED passed by affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the Commissioners present this March 6, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien