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Request for Bid Award - Hydrotex Partners, Ltd. (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the Bid Award to Hydrotex Partners, Ltd., for diesel fuel treatments for the City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance Division.
Explanation
The Regional Transit System (RTS) currently has three (3) 10,000 gallon underground storage tanks for its diesel fuel inventory. Maintenance of these tanks is critical to avoid fuel contamination that could lead to unscheduled vehicle maintenance or reduced fuel efficiency of the RTS transit fleet.
An Invitation to Bid was issued for quarterly maintenance service analysis of the tanks and diesel fuel treatments. RTS staff reviewed and evaluated the proposals received and determined that Hydrotex Partners, Ltd., would best suit RTS needs.
Fiscal Note
The approximate annual cost of this agreement is $25,000. Funds are available in the RTS FY2012 operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Bid Award to Hydrotex Partners, Ltd., for Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance Division quarterly maintenance service analysis of diesel tanks and diesel fuel treatments; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute a five (5) year contract with Hydrotex Partners, Ltd., and related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.