Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the contract with The Lion Electric Corp. for one Electric Powered Automated Side Loading Truck.
The Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, solicited a Best Value Procurement bid for one Electric Powered Automated Side Loading Refuse Truck. An evaluation committee consisted of two (2) representatives from the Department of Public Service and one (1) from the Division of Fleet Management that provided technical expertise. Each member of the committee scored and ranked written proposals submitted by the offerors. The Lion Electric Corp received the highest overall score. Previous legislation 3003-2021 authorized the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract and authorized the expenditure on behalf of the Department of Public Service.
After the award was complete, The Lion Electric Corporation notified the Director of Finance and Management that due to supply chain and labor issues beyond their control the body manufacturer, Boivin Inc., had assessed surcharges in the amount of $102,160.10, that would need to be added to the original price of $578,659.90, authorized by Ordinance 3003-2021. Total cost for purchase will now be $680,820.00.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to modify the existing contract to authorize the increase in price. ($102,160.10)
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the Refuse Division General Fund 2022 operating budget.
3. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This expenditure is to modify a contract that was put in place prior to the implementation of this program and as such is not a part of the program.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This legislation is to be considered an emergency to ensure efficient delivery of this truck for the Department of P...
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