The contract is for the purchase of one 40+ foot electric articulating boom lift. The bid was published on May 27, 2014, and closed on June 16, 2014. Four vendors submitted bids, and the contract was awarded to United Rentals, Inc. as the most responsive and responsible bidder with a bid of $49,995.00. The scope of work includes the delivery of the boom lift to the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District. Key points to consider when evaluating this contract include the machine specifications, the bid process, and the evaluation criteria used to select the winning bidder. Some bullet points to consider are:
* The contract was awarded to United Rentals, Inc. as the most responsive and responsible bidder
* The bid process included the publication of the invitation to bid and the review of bids for compliance with machine specifications
* The evaluation criteria used to select the winning bidder included the responsiveness and responsibility of the bidder
* The scope of work includes the delivery of the boom lift to the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District