HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 21-350JULY 13, 2021 21-350 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID TO ARGUS INDUSTRIAL CO. LLC FOR TOPSOIL
SCREENER FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT ($27,923.63)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for a topsoil
screener for the Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, the following is the only bid:
ARGUS INDUSTRIAL CO LLC
16 West Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
Total Bid: $27,923.63
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 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. 03230610 7204 66113 (Machinery & Equipment- Topsoil Screener)
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: July 1, 2021
RE: Award Bid to ARGUS Industrial Co. LLC for Topsoil Screener for the Parks
Department ($27,923.63)
BACKGROUND
The 2021 CIP allocated $28,000 for a topsoil screener for the Parks Department. The new unit
will replace a 2000 EZ Screen Top Soil Screener with 1,077 hours. The 2000 unit engine has lost
horsepower over the years and the metal of the screener assembly is fatigued. This unit is used
to screen topsoil for Parks, Forestry and Cemetery operations.
ANALYSIS
Working with the Public Works Mechanics Manager, Purchasing prepared bid specifications for
this unit. The bid was posted on DemandStar. Bids were due June 24, 2021. One bid was
received. The bid tab is attached. Based on the bid review, it was the consensus of staff that the
sole bid met the minimum bid requirements and is competitive.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact for this unit is $27,923.63. The 2021 CIP allocated $28,000.00 for this unit.
This project will be charged to A/N# 03230610 7204 66113 (Machinery & Equipment- Topsoil
Screener).
RECOMMENDATION
Purchasing recommends the Common Council award this bid to ARGUS Industrial Co. LLC for
$27,923.63.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
VENDOR INFORMATION
ARGUS Industrial Co LLC
16 West Huron Street
Pontiac MI 48342
EZ-Screen 800
BID $27,923.63
DELIVERY 120 Days ARO
TERMS Net 30 Days
BID TAB
TOPSOIL SCREENER
FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT
BIDS OPENED JUNE 24, 2021
CITY OF OSHKOSH