Title
Calibration of Street Transportation Laboratory Equipment - Requirements Contract - IFB 17-154 (Ordinance S-43414)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with National Laboratory Inc., (Vendor 3043203) for calibration of laboratory equipment for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Further request authorization for City Controller to disburse funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide calibration of Street Transportation Department's laboratory equipment on an as-needed basis and in accordance with compliance requirements of "Re:source", Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) laboratory certifications. These highly-sensitive calibration services are necessary for effective construction materials testing by the Street Transportation Department, and other Citywide departments.
Procurement Information
Solicitation IFB 17-154, Calibration of Street Transportation Laboratory Equipment, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Two bids were received and opened on March 10, 2017. The following is a summary of the bids received:
National Laboratory Inc.: $9,230
Qal-Tek Associates: $11,603
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the offer from National Laboratory Inc., be accepted as the lowest-price, responsive and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about Sept. 1, 2017.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value for all options shall not exceed $50,000 with an estimated annual expenditure of $10,000. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.