2005-232S90ur Documents\Ordinances\05\13id 3343 Ordinance.doc
ORDINANCE NO. 200 Jam- 232
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO 10,000
GALLON ABOVE GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS TO THE SECOND LOW BIDDER,
SEPARATION SYSTEM CONSULTANTS, INC. DUE TO THE LOW BIDDER REFUSING
TO HONOR A BID FOR ITEM 1 IN ORDINANCE NO. 2005-188; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID
3343-10,000 GALLON CON VAULT ABOVE GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK FOR
ITEM 1 TO SEPARATION SYSTEMS CONSULTANTS, INC.-$77,998)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2005-188, dated July 19, 2005 (the "Approval
Ordinance"), the City having solicited, received and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase
of two 10,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tanks was awarded to Holloway Welding and
Piping in accordance with the procedures of State law and City ordinances for the purchase of
two 10,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tanks, at a total price of $71,152; and
WHEREAS, during the preconstruction drawing review process, it was determined that
the bid from Holloway Welding and Piping failed to meet specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City's Purchasing Agent recommends that the contract be awarded to
the second low bidder, Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $77,998 as being
the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City Budget for the appropriation of
funds to be used for the purchase of two 10,000 gallon fuel storage tanks approved and accepted
herein; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The bid of Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. for the numbered items in
the following numbered bids for the above ground fuel storage tanks, shown in the "Bid
Proposals" on file in the office of the City Purchasing Agent, is hereby accepted and approved as
being the lowest responsible bid for such items:
BID
NUMBER ITEM VENDOR AMOUNT
3251 1 Separation Systems $77,998
Consultants, Inc.
SECTION 3. By the acceptance and approval of the above numbered item of the
submitted bids, the City accepts the offer of the persons submitting the bids for such items and
agrees to purchase the materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance with the terms,
specifications, standards, quantities and for the specified sums contained in the Bid Invitations,
Bid Proposals, and related documents.
SECTION 4. Should the City and persons submitting approved and accepted items and
of the submitted bids wish to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the acceptance,
approval, and awarding of the bids, the City Manager or his designated representative is hereby
authorized to execute the written contract, provided that the written contract is in accordance
with the terms, conditions, specifications, standards, quantities and specified sums contained in
the Bid Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted.
SECTION 5. By the acceptance and approval of the above numbered item of the
submitted bids, the City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor in the
amount and in accordance with the approved bids or pursuant to a written contract made
pursuant thereto as authorized herein.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the -&& day day of , 2005.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: U"r~~ , oat
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
EDWINM. SNYDER. CITY ATTORNEY
BY: