Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on June 25, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2025, authorizing the Advertisement for Bids for Various Public Works Construction Equipment Rentals - (the costs associated with the contract(s) resulting from this RFP shall be charged to the following budget codes:
2025 Operating Budget Code
Outside Services - A8120.405
Emergency Repairs - A8120.429
$5M Emergency (EFC)
Sewer - H8120.203C-934
Storm - H8140.203C-935
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 10, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the Department of Public Works and the City's Procurement Office, to advertise for bids for Various Public Works Construction Equipment Rentals, in accordance with the specifications attached hereto, including the Itemized Unit Cost Schedule ("Exhibit A"); and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has advised that the existing contract for construction equipment rentals has recently expired; and
Whereas, in accordance with the City's newly adopted procurement policy, a new Request for Proposals (RFP) must be issued to continue acquiring rental equipment for emergency and scheduled public works projects; and
Whereas, the Emergency Sewer Crew and other public works units must have timely access to essential equipment to address critical infrastructure issues and respond to emergencies effectively and safely; and
Whereas, coordinating contractor and equipment access through an advance bid process is cost-effective, reduces the risk of injury, prevents infrastructure failure, and avoids inflated emergency costs to the City; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Work...
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