Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish two (2) Universal Term Contracts (UTC) for the option to purchase Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse. The term of the proposed option contracts would be three (3) years, expiring December 31, 2024. These contracts will expedite the delivery of refuse trucks, by establishing Universal Term Contracts for use by the Department of Public Service. The request for purchase of the Automated Side loading Refuse Trucks used the best value competitive sealed proposal process (BVP) to award to the supplier that provided the relevant criteria specifically listed in the BVP.
Proposals were evaluated by a three (3) member committee, based upon various criteria including specification conformity and completeness of response, total cost of ownership and schedule and delivery resulting in an award recommendation to Truck Country of Indiana dba Stoop Freightliner and Columbus Truck & Equipment Center, LLC. In addition, the expenditure of $2.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670.
BID INFORMATION: Request for Quote RFQ019697 was advertised and proposals were opened on October 14, 2021. Five (5) responses were received.
An evaluation committee consisting of two (2) representatives from the Department of Public Service and one (1) from Division of Fleet Management that provide technical expertise. Each member of the committee scored and ranked written proposals submitted by the offerors. The top three (3) scorers were invited to make oral presentations and submit their best and final pricing along with delivery. After evaluating all offers and viewing three presentations, in compliance with Columbus City Code 329, the committee submitted final rankings.
Truck Country of Indiana dba Stoop Freightliner - Quality Trailer and Columbus Truck & Equipment Center, LLC received the highest sc...
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