BOOM DITCH MOWER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Staff requests Board approval of a contract award to Atmax Equipment Company to provide for the purchase of a Boom Ditch Mower for the maintenance of our new pond banks and ditch system at the Airport.
NARRATIVE: Staff assembled a Bid package to secure the purchase of a new Boom Ditch Mower. This equipment has been spec'd to handle the new pond banks and ditch system recently created at the Airport. Equipment needs to have a longer boom arm, be all wheel drive, and be large enough for safety on the increased depth and slope of the new water control structures.
In accordance with Authority policy, a Request for Bid (#B-220002) was publicly noticed through the Bradenton Herald and Sarasota Herald Tribune, The Proposal was distributed on November 03, 2021 through Onvia/DemandStar to notify 119 suppliers. There were 06 firms that requested and downloaded solicitation documents for this project. On November 16, 2021, Purchasing received three (3) responses.
After a thorough Committee review of all bids, Atmax Equipment Company was deemed as the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specification requirements. This was a budgeted Fiscal Year 22 Capital Equipment Purchase. The winning bid was for $216,830.00.
RECOMMENDATION: It is hereby recommended that the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Board approve the award of the Boom Ditch Mower to Atmax Equipment Company in the amount of $216,830. Staff also requests authorization to prepare any and all documents necessary to implement this action.