Submitted By: Marie Brooks
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Presentation By: Doug Peebles
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Department: Electric Utility
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FORMAL TITLE:
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Purchase of various inventory items for Ocala Electric Utility from multiple vendors in an amount not to exceed $253,916
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence/
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Invitation to Bid issue date: October 20, 2026
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BACKGROUND:
Inventory items are posted for public competition on Advanced Utility Resource and Supply, Inc.’s (AURSI) bidding website, www.aursi.com, to obtain the lowest prices on material purchases. Generally, awards are made based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in each category. In certain instances, awards are given to multiple vendors to provide the City with the best value based on pricing and other conditions.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On October 20, 2026, the Utility Services Warehouse issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. ELE/270082 via AURSI for materials maintained in the warehouse inventory for use in the day-to-day operations of Ocala Electric Utility.
The three awarded vendors for the subject solicitation are summarized in the table below and include:
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Staff recommends approval of the awards to all three vendors in an amount not to exceed $253,916 as summarized above. These expenditures will be tracked under City Contract No.: ELE/270082
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Utility Services Warehouse purchases inventory items, which are accounted for under account 457-141-000-000-41-14100. User department(s) will adhere to budgeted expenditures for items issued.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The City’s standard and approved Purchase Order terms and conditions shall govern this purchase. Any conflicting terms and conditions offered by the suppliers will be reviewed for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
Approve with Changes
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Deny...
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