ART - Analysis - Cooperative Purchase versus Competitive Bidding 2004

The document is an interoffice memorandum from the Procurement Director of the City of Miami Beach to the City Manager regarding the purchase of a Mohawk 6 column mobile post lift for the Fire Department. The purchase request is for $36,939 and the Procurement Division recommends utilizing the GSA Contract instead of issuing a formal bid. The document includes pricing information from various vendors, with the GSA Contract price being lower than the prices obtained through competitive bidding. The Fire Department currently uses outdated Sefac lifts, which have electrical problems and difficulties with parts and service. The Mohawk lifts are made in the USA and can be serviced locally. The Procurement Director asks the City Manager to approve the purchase using the GSA contract or provide guidance on whether to issue a formal bid or prepare a commission memo.