HomeMy WebLinkAboutE.REJECT LEACHATE DATA SYS BIDS CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Reject the bid for Wireless Leachate Data PAGE
NUMBER Acquisition System For Use In The Public Works Solid
02/09/05 403-1274~533.92-00Waste Division. 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council reject the bids for a Wireless Leachate Data Acquisition System for the
City's Landfill due to the bid items being excessively high compared to the budgeted amount, and authorize
rebidding for the system.
BACKGROUND
Bids for the system program were advertised on January 2, 2005 and January 9, 2005, Two (2) bids were
received and opened on January 19, 2005, to-wit:
TLA Enterprises, Inc. -- $77,015
Huffman, Texas
EPG Companies -- $66,959
Maple Grove, Minnesota
EPG's prices are excessively high compared to budgeted amount of $47,000. After consultation with various
venders during the budgeting process, the amount of $47,000 was determined to be sufficient for the entire
system. However, due to component price increases over the next eight (8) months the cost of this entire
system increased.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
None at this time.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT
Staff time will be required to re-bid for the services.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council reject the bids for a Wireless Leachate Data Acquisition System for the
City's Landfill due to the bid items being excessively high and authorize rebidding for the system.
Gerald W. Robinson ~/ F~i~ John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Solid Waste Superintendent Director of Public Works
Je~ph Bro~ssard ~ Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
Purchasing Manager
PREPARED BY:JAC/GWR/ala DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
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