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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID NO. 1415-5 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY (30) 2-CUBIC YARD CONTAINERS; THIRTY (30) 3-CUBIC YARD CONTAINERS; THIRTY (30) 4-CUBIC YARD CONTAINERS, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) 8-CUBIC YARD FRONT-LOAD REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR THE SANITATION DIVISION.
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BACKGROUND: On July 17, 2014, bids were opened for the purchase of thirty (30) 2-cubic yard containers; thirty (30) 3-cubic yard containers; thirty (30) 4-cubic yard containers, and one hundred (100) 8-cubic yard front-load refuse containers for the Commercial Operation in the Sanitation Division. The containers will be used by Norman businesses for the collection of all non-hazardous waste.
DISCUSSION: Proposals for the front-load containers were distributed to three (3) vendors. Complete bids were received from all three (3) vendors. Roll-Offs USA, Inc. was the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications with a bid of $120,830.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Bid No. 1415-5 be awarded to Roll-Offs, USA, Inc., in the amount of $120,830. Funds are budgeted in the Commercial Section of the Sanitation Utility in the amount of $130,640, for the purchase of front-load refuse containers. Funding is available in Commercial Refuse Receptacles account number 033-5562-432.51-08.