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November 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Six (6) Backhoe Loaders with Low Country Machinery JCB in the Amount of $575,160. The backhoe loaders will be utilized by the Water Resources Department, Sanitation, and City Cemeteries. The new backhoe loaders will be replacing units 2850, 4249, 4632, 4729, 4856, and 8842, which are planned replacements for FY23. (Fleet Services)
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

This contract is to procure six (6) backhoe loaders from Low Country Machinery JCB in the amount of $575,160. The backhoe loaders will be utilized by the Water Resources Department, Sanitation, and City Cemeteries. The new backhoe loaders will be replacing units 2850, 4249, 4632, 4729, 4856, and 8842, which are planned replacements for FY23. The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

 

The bidders are:

L.B.         Low Country Machinery JCB (Pooler, GA)(D)          $575,160

02.          GJ&L, Inc. (Chatham County, GA)(D)                        $731,880

 

A pre-bid meeting was not conducted. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business

Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: Yes

Total sent: 138

Total received: 2

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Rafael Vega Martinez, Senior Director, Fleet Services Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $575,160 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund/Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Backhoe Loaders.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Backhoe Loaders.pdf
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