Title
Welding and Metal Fabrication Services - Contract Recommendation (Ordinance S-48333)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into two separate contracts with Lincoln Constructors, Inc., and Jerry R. Elliot, DBA Certi-Welders, for welding and metal fabrication services. Further request to authorize for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will have an aggregate amount of $520,760.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining over 600 heavy-duty vehicles and equipment including tractors, front loaders, backhoes, and refuse trucks that provide critical services to City residents. The department uses welding and metal fabrication services for various operational needs including trash collection and recycling bin repairs, and repairs to City buildings and property.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 22-FSD-034 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Public Works Department notified 43 vendors of the bid opportunity, and received two bids. Both bids were evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility with both vendors being recommended for award based on the following labor rates for onsite services:
Lincoln Constructors, Inc: $75.00/hr
Jerry R. Elliot, DBA Certi-Welders: $80.00/hr
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2022 with an initial one-year contract term, with four option years to be exercised in increments of up to one year, for a total contract term of five years.
Financial Impact
This item will have an estimated annual expenditure of $104,152, with a total aggregate amount of $520,760.
Funding is available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.