HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Equipment RentalsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 2, 2022
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the award of contracts for RFB
514-2022 for equipment rental services to Fox Rental, Herc Rentals and
Kirby -Smith for various City departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the participating funds for an annual estimated
amount of $55,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for various
types of heavy equipment rental services to be used primarily by the
Public Works Department on an as -needed basis.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The
contracts are for an initial one-year period with nine, one-year optional
renewals.
The bid advertisement was posted in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on
June 24 and July 1, 2022. The RFB was issued through the City eBid
system with 930 invitations sent out. The bid was opened electronically
and publicly on July 14, 2022. Three bids were received.
The awarded vendors submitted the lowest responsive and responsible
bids meeting specifications. A non-exclusive award will be made to all
responsible and responsive bids meeting specifications to ensure
availability of equipment without interruption of projects. The City has
utilized these vendors in the past with positive results.
Staff recommends approval.
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