05/11/2010 Resolutions 2010-130RESOLUTION 2010-130
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for smoke detectors and
batteries, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on Apri128, 2010, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Menards of Grand Island, NE, submitted a bid in accordance with the
terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements
contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $17.99 per smoke detector and $4.26 per battery
for a base bid of $83,437.50 to purchase 3,750 of each; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Menards is less than the estimate for smoke detectors and
batteries; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is being purchased through a Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant, with the
City's portion of such funding to be 10% of the total costs or approximately $8,343.75.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Menards of Grand Island, NE in the
amount of $83,437.50 for 3,750 smoke detectors and batteries is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 11, 2010.
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Margare ornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
May 10, 2010 ~ City Attorney