Title
Contract Award for Provision of Industrial Hose and Fittings to Regional Transit System (B)
Explanation
The RTS Maintenance Department purchases industrial hose and fittings that are used in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the RTS transit fleet. On June 15, 2005, the Purchasing Division solicited bids for the provision of industrial hose and fittings for the Regional Transit System from two hundred two (202) potential vendors, sixteen (16) were plan holders. Four (4) vendors responded with three (3) being no bids. After evaluation of the bids received, staff recommends award of the contract to Trident Supply Company. The term of the contract will be for one year, with the option of three (3) one-year extensions, subject to funding and written consent of both parties. The initial one-year contract will start on October 1, 2005 and expire on September 30, 2006.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $20,000 are available in the RTS FY 05-06 budget to cover this contract.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the award of the bid to Trident Supply Company to provide industrial hose and fittings to the Regional Transit System; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the initial one-year contract and any subsequent annual extensions.