THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/TRANSIT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development determined this project is 100% funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and, because federal dollars are applicable, the project is subject to the requirements of Title 49 CFR Part 26. The County has established an overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal of 16.13% for federally-funded transit projects.
The purpose for this contract is to procure transit shelters and amenities, such as: bike racks, trash receptacles, and benches to be installed on an as-needed basis for the Transit Division . These commodities will be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Director of Purchasing determined that the apparent low bidder for Group 3, Advanced Service Management, Inc., is non-responsive; the bidder failed to submit Exhibit 6 - Buy America Certification form, which the bidder must provide at the time of submittal.
The Transit Division reviewed the bid submitted by Vilman Enterprises, Inc. and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). No performance evaluations were completed for Vilman Enterprises, Inc.
The purchasing agent has researched the prices submitted by the recommended bidder, Vilman Enterprises, Inc., and has determined that the prices submitted are fair, reasonable and aligned with market analysis for the industry (Exhibit 4).
There was no protest or appeal filed regarding this procurement.
This contract does not replace any other contract.
The bid posted on January 23, 2018 and opened on February 21, 2018 with three submittals and four declinations (Exhibit 1). |