Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with The Larson Group., in order to purchase two diesel-powered Non-CDL Rear Loading Refuse trucks, for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. This purchase will assist the Division with expediting refuse collection throughout the City.
The Purchasing Office advertised a competitive bid in accordance with Section 329.06 (RFQ019560) through Vendor Services. The City received two bids that were received and opened on September 30, 2021, as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
The Larson Group $165,957 Columbus, OH Majority
Columbus Truck & $165,500 Columbus, OH Majority
Equipment Center LLC
The award is to be made to the Larson Group., as the responsible and best bidder for all lines of its bid of $165,957.00. Columbus Truck & Equipment Center, LLC was unresponsive in Section 3.3.3.4 requiring a 3-yard hopper; offeror indicated a hopper size of 2.7 yards.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against The Larson Group.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for The Larson Group is CC018406 and expires 09/07/2023.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are available in the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703. It is necessary to amend the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget to align budget authority with the proper project. The funds are appropriated.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action i...
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