HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. 20-443 NOVEMBER 10, 2020 20-443 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID TO FORTRESS FENCE FOR FENCING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ($37,480.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for fencing
improvements for the Fire Department training tower within the south parking lot of the
Sawyer Storage Facility; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is
the only bid:
FORTRESS FENCE
1225 Lakeview Drive
Green Bay, WI 54313
Total Bid: $37,480.00
WHEREAS, this bid meets the minimum specifications and staff has reviewed the
bid and recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same, all
according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct No. 03230230-7214-63006 BUILDINGS - Drill Tower CIP
City
Of
Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G.Urben,General Services Manager
DATE: October 30,2020
RE: Award Bid to Fortress Fence for Fencing Improvements for Fire Department($37,480.00)
BACKGROUND
Earlier this year the Plan Commission and Common Council approved the Fire Department to install a fire
training tower within the south parking lot of the Sawyer Storage Facility located at 221 N.Sawyer Street. A
contingency of this approval was the requirement to provide additional tree screening and fence
improvements. This memo summarizes the bid that was solicited for a fencing contractor to make the
necessary fencing improvements. Staff from TR Karrels and Associates were engaged for professional
services to coordinate the site/survey reviews, confirm local code requirements, create bid specifications and
provide construction oversight. Forestry staff installed the new trees the third week of October.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with Fire Department personnel and TR Karrels,Purchasing reviewed and prepared
bid specifications for this project. The bids were opened on October 22,2020. The bid tab is attached. After
reviewing the bids it is the consensus of staff that the sole bid from Fortress Fence was competitive and met
the minimum bid specifications for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this bid is$37,480.00. The award of this bid will be charged to A/N#: 03230230-7214-
63006 BUILDINGS-Drill Tower CIP. Combined with TR Karrels`professional services fees of$4,570.00 and
$3,064.45 for Forestry to provide additional tree screening,the total fiscal impact of this project is anticipated
to be$45,114.45.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the bid for this project be awarded to Fortress Fence for$37,480.00
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager Mark A.Rohloff, City Manager
City Hall,215 Church Avenue P.O.Box 1 130 Oshkosh,WI 54903-1 130 http://www.ci,oshkash.wi.us
BID TAB
FENCING IMPROVEMENTS
OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING CENTER
BIDS DUE OCTOBER 22, 2020
VENDOR INFORMATION
BID INFORMATION Fortress Fence
1225 Lakeview Drive
Green Bay WI 54313
r BID $37,480.00
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ADDENDUM YES
BID BOND YES
PREQUAL YES