TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to award Contract 02-013-3E to Divane Bros. Electric Co., for Electrical Distribution Improvements, NSA, in an amount not to exceed $2,877,000.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1218961
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Dear Sir:
On July 12, 2007, the Board of Commissioners passed an order directing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Electrical Distribution Improvements, NSA.
In response to a public advertisement of September 26, 2007, a bid opening was held on December 11, 2007. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
DIVANE BROS. ELECTRIC CO. $2,877,000.00
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC. $2,884,000.00
M. G. ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY $3,253,700.00
ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC, INC. $3,381,000.00
BROADWAY ELECTRIC, INC. $3,529,000.00
GIBSON ELECTRIC CO., INC. $3,870,000.00
Six hundred thirty-four (634) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and seventeen (17) companies requested specifications.
Divane Bros. Electric Co., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform this contract, all in accordance with our specifications. The Engineer’s estimate for this contract was $2,665,000.00, placing the bid of $2,877,000.00, approximately 7.95 percent above this estimate. The bidder is in compliance with the Revised Appendix D as indicated on the attached report. The protected class utilization for this contract is 11 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE and the Contractor offers WBE credits to fulfill the SBE goal of 10 percent.
Divane Bros. Electric Co., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement certificate as required. It is anticipated that the trades that will be utilized on this contract are Electricians, Carpenters, Ironworkers, and Painters. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that this contract be awarded to Divane Bros. Electric Co., in an amount not to exceed $2,877,000.00, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to our Legal Department and approved by the Purchasing Agent. Funds are available in Account No. 401-50000-645650.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent, DAL:SEB: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
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