Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into purchase order for the purchase of five (5) Diesel Powered Air Compressors with Generators for the Division of Power and Water, Water Distribution Maintenance section. The air compressors will be utilized by maintenance crews at the Water Distribution Center to run air tools on site at various water maintenance and repair projects.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 18, 2007. Four (4) bids were received. The bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, APO Pumps & Compressors meets all specifications and is recommended for award.
SUPPLIER: APO Pumps & Compressors FID# 34-1760124 contract compliance expiration date 04/09/2008.
FISCAL IMPACT: $75,388.00 is needed for this purchase. All five (5) items are part of the 2007 budget.
$0 was expended for diesel air compressors during 2006.
$0 was expended for diesel air compressors during 2005.
Bids were received from:
Air Equipment Rental Corporation $86,770.00
Apex Pinnacle $92,931.00
APO Pumps & Compressors $75,388.00
Sunbelt Rentals $78,906.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with APO Pumps & Compressors for the purchase of five (5) Air Compressors with Generators for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $75,388.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($75,388.00)
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Whereas, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids October 18, 2007 for the purchase of five (5) Air Compressors with Generators and four (4) bids were received, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends an award be made to lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, APO Pumps and Compressors, and
WHEREAS, the amount of $75,388.00 includes the purchase of five (5) Air Compressors with Generators, and
WHEREAS, a purchase order will be issued in accordance with the terms and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA-002648 on file in the Purchasing Office; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order with APO Pumps & Compressors for the purchase of five (5) Air Compressors with Generators for the Division of Power and Water, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $75,388.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Water Operating Fund, Fund No. 600, OCA 602730, Object Level 1: 06, Object Level 03: 6651
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.