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September 28, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Hydraulic Excavator from National Equipment Dealers, LLC. in the Amount of $299,950. The hydraulic excavator will be used by the Stormwater Management Division to maintain the drainage canals in the City. The annual maintenance of the canals ensures positive drainage and reduces the incidence of flooding during rain events. The new hydraulic excavator will be replacing unit #1203, which is a planned replacement for FY23. (Fleet Services)
Strategic Priority
Infrastructure
Description

This contract is to procure one (1) hydraulic excavator from National Equipment Dealers LLC., in the amount of $299,950. The hydraulic excavator will be used by the Stormwater Management Division to maintain the drainage canals in the City. The annual maintenance of the canals ensures positive drainage and reduces the incidence of flooding during rain events. The new hydraulic excavator will replace unit #1203, which is a planned replacement for FY23. 

 

The event was advertised as Event No. 10192. National Equipment Dealers LLC., was not the lowest bidder at $299,950, but are the only bidder that was able to meet all requirements of the bid specifications. The lowest bidder was not selected due to their inability to meet the requirements of the solicitation. â€‹Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

 

The bidders are: 

L.B. National Equipment Dealers (Richmond Hill, GA)(D)                                 $299,950 

02.   Hills Machinery (Garden City, GA)(D)                                                         $287,000 

03.   Ascendum Machinery Co. (Richmond Hill, GA)(D)                                     $333,517 

04.   Dobbs Equipment (Garden City, GA)(D)                                                     $370,500 

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

Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: Yes 

Total sent: 249 

Total received: 4 

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Rafael Vega Martinez, Senior Director, Fleet Services Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $299,950 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hydraulic Excavator.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hydraulic Excavator.pdf
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