title
Purchase Order for the Painting of 13 Transmission Line Poles (B)
explanation
Invitations to Bid were sent by Utilities Purchasing to four (4) pre-qualified suppliers with two bidders responding. The bid was evaluated based on criteria set forth in the bid documents. The criteria included price, removal and application systems, warranty, commencement date and references. The bid evaluation tabulation is attached for your reference.
The purpose of the repainting is to preserve and extend the useful life of the 13 painted steel poles in the Electric Transmission system. The repainting of the steel poles consists of removal of surface rust followed by spot priming and a complete prime and finish coat of each pole. This maintenance is preventative in nature and will stop or retard the pole rusting for a minimum of fifteen years.
recommendation
The City Commission approve the issuance of a purchase order to Seacor Painting, Inc. for the preparation, priming and painting of 13 transmission line poles in the amount of $50,700.00.
fiscal note
Funds for the project are budgeted in the FY2004/2005 budget.
drafter
Prepared by: David E. Beaulieu, AGM-Energy Delivery
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager