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.---n~, ~... ,~ : ~. ~r,.., ~. , .. , .w ,~ <br />.. `_ • • <br />• <br />7N'CGR-OFFICE MEMORAND[fM <br />.JANUARY 17, 1984 <br />TO: L. Maxey - Assistant Cirector of Public works <br />FROM: J. Ray - Purchasing Agent <br />SUBJECT: Sealed Bid ~~0029 - Hori,.untal Road Boring Machine <br />Advertised, sealed bid ~~0029 for the purchase of a Horizontal Road Boring <br />Machine was opened and read in City Council Chambers January 16, 1984 at <br />4 p.m. Sealed bids were mailed to four vendors that handle units which <br />meet the performance requirements specified by the City of La Porte. <br />The only bid received was submitted by Osborn Fabricators of Houston, Texas. <br />Osborn Fabricators is a direct manufacturer of boring machines and related <br />contractors equipment. Their unit meets all specifications and could be de- <br />livered in two days completely equipped for a total of $8,795. <br />A total of $9,300 is appropriated in account numberL-806-806-902 to replace <br />the road boring machine presently in use. The existing unit will be rebuilt <br />and used as a backup machine in the event of mechanical failure. <br />• I hereby request permission to negotiate with the sole bidder Osborn Fabrica- <br />tors for the purchase of the specified road boring machine in an amount not <br />to exceed $8,795. I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval. <br />JR/mb <br />cc: B. Herrera <br />J. Hodge <br />~cw ~NUe7v ar.~,srue °~°2°w~ <br />~~"~ <br />r~ <br />L J <br />