This contract is to procure a Mini Excavator from National Equipment Dealers, LLC in the amount of $49,599. The mini excavator will be utilized by the Water Distribution & Conveyance Division to dig up and replace damaged old water lines around the City of Savannah. The new mini excavator will be replacing unit no. 1815, which has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer economical to repair. 

This procurement will be made using a cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell. Cooperative purchasing is authorized as an appropriate procurement method in Division 10 Section 4-4152 of the City of Savannah’s purchasing ordinance. The contract was competitively bid and awarded to Hyundai. The contract no. is 032119-HCE and the contract expires on May 13, 2023. Hyundai uses authorized dealers to provide specialty equipment to meet the needs of the member agencies at a rate less than fair market value. National Equipment Dealers, LLC is the authorized Hyundai dealer for the Southeast Georgia region. 

Delivery: As requested.  Terms:  Net 30 days. 

The vendor is:

S.C.  National Equipment Dealers, LLC (Lexington, NC)^(D)           $49,598.48

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as these goods are being procured through the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Approval