Board Agenda - November 07, 2006

8. #3773, Compressors (HVAC)

Presenter: Richard Matkin

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: No time limit

Description:

Bids for the following items were advertised, received, and opened by the Purchasing Services Department. The appropriate department has evaluated all bids and forwarded their recommendation to the Purchasing Services Department to be reviewed for compliance with Educational Code 44.031 and School Board Policy.

This is a compliance bid that will establish approved vendors and pricing for the purchase of HVAC compressors for the District. This is the first year of a renewable bid.

The Facility Services Bid Committee has reviewed this bid. Specifications for this bid requested discounts from catalog pricing. The Committee recommends awarding the three responsive bidders. Barsco did not agree to hold pricing for the term of the bid.

Awarding the three responsive bidders will allow staff the flexibility to order the required compressors from the vendor that offers the best value and availability for each compressor.

Recommendation:

The Administration recommends that the bid for the purchase of compressors be awarded to:

C & W Electric   -  All Items-Discount Off Catalog Price
Compressors Unlimited - All Items-Discount Off Catalog Price
Texas-Oklahoma Trane - All Items-Discount Off Catalog Price

Business Impact:

Estimated Value: $70,000.00
Budget/Financial Implication: HVAC Budget
Evaluation Criteria: Price; Vendor Reputation; Vendor's Relationship with the District; Quality of Vendor's Service and Goods; Best Meets the Needs of the District.

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