06/26/2007 Resolutions 2007-149RESOLUTION 2007-149
WHEREAS, on Apri110, 2007, by Resolution No. 2007-88, the City of Grand Island
awarded a bid for a backhoe/loader to Nebraska Machinery Co., the Cat Rental Store of Doniphan,
Nebraska, in the amount of $51,490; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Machinery Co., the Cat Rental Store of Doniphan,
Nebraska, is contractually unable to comply with the bid; and
WHEREAS, the next lowest bidder for equipment with the same specifications is
Ditch Witch ofNebraska, such bid being in the amount of $67,248.69 minus atrade-in of $7,888.08
for a total bid of $59,360.61; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Machinery Co., the Cat Rental Store, has agreed to
reimburse the difference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Ditch Witch of Nebraska in the
amount of $59,360.61, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid and that the previous low
bidder, Nebraska Machinery Co., the Cat Rental Store, is discharged from its bid upon payment to
the City of Grand Island for the difference in price and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a
release and rescission of Nebraska Machinery Co.'s bid upon receipt of the funds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 26, 2007.
Margaret rnady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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June 22, 2007 ~ City Attorney