ITEM 6-L
Council Meeting: July 14, 1992
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Provide Pump and Water
Well Repair and Maintenance Services, Bid #2420
Introduction
This report concerns award of bid to provide pump and water well
repair and maintenance services at specified unit prices, plus,
applicable sales tax, and two one-year renewal options.
Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published June 12
and 15, 1992) to provide pump and water well repair and
maintenance services in accordance with City specifications, bids
were received and publicly opened and read on June 29, 1992.
Proposal forms were mailed to two vendors and notices were
advertised in accordance with City Charter and Municipal Code
provisions. Two proposals were received as set forth on the
attached Table (Exhibit A).
This is a highly specialized service which requires the expertise
and the portable equipment necessary to fulfill the City's
maintenance requirements. There are only two vendors in the Los
Angeles area who are qualified to perform these services. It is
necessary that we have two qualified vendors available to cover
an emergency situation because one vendor might not be available
when needed. Therefore, staff recommends that award be made to
both bidders at specified unit prices. Staff will contact the
vendor with the lowest hourly rate at the time service is needed.
If the vendor is unable to perform, staff will contact the
alternate vendor.
Budget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1992/93 appropriation authority for this purchase is
in the Water Division, General Services Department, account
number 25-500-671-00000-5501-00000.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2420 be made to General
Pump Company and McCalla Bros. at specified unit prices, plus
applicable tax, as the lowest and best bidders, and two one-year
renewal options.
Prepared By: Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent