ITEM 6-H

Council Meeting:  July 28, 1992

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award  Bid  to  Furnish  and  Deliver
          Miscellaneous Lumber Products, Bid #2416

Introduction

This  report  concerns  award  of  bid  to  furnish  and  deliver
miscellaneous   lumber   products   for   the  Public  Facilities
Maintenance Division, General Services Department,  at  specified
unit prices, plus applicable sales tax.

Background

In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published  June 5
and 8, 1992) to furnish and deliver miscellaneous lumber products
in accordance with City specifications, bids  were  received  and
publicly  opened  and read on June 22, 1992.  Proposal forms were
mailed to nine vendors and notices were advertised in  accordance
with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions.  Three proposals
were received as follows:


        Cost of a Representative Array of Lumber Products

1.   Southland Lumber & Supply Company                 $20,963.00
2.   Fisher Lumber Company                             $23,643.00
3.   Hull Bros. Lumber Company                         $24,078.00

The items covered by this bid include various types and sizes  of
drawer guides, hinges and other miscellaneous building materials.

Staff has evaluated the low bid and  finds  that  it  meets  City
specifications.

Budget/Financial Impact

Fiscal Year 1992/93 appropriation authority for this purchase  is
in  the  Public Facilities Maintenance Division, General Services
Department, account number 01-400-451-00000-4401-00000.

Recommendation

It is recommended  that  the  award  of  Bid  #2416  be  made  to
Southland  Lumber & Supply Company at specified unit prices, plus
applicable sales tax, as the lowest and best bidder.

Prepared By:   Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent