Explanation
Background: The ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck for the Division of Power, in an amount not to exceed $429,454.00.
The bucket truck will be used by the Division of Power to conduct maintenance-type work around underground and overhead utilities infrastructure. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT26122.
Procurement
The Purchasing Office solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from April 13, 2026 to June 4, 2026, for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ032601. Two hundred seventy-five vendors were solicited and one bid was received. The bids were opened and evaluated on June 4, 2026.
After the bids were evaluated, the Division of Power recommends the award be given to Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc., as they were the most responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
Principal Party:
Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc.
23893 US Hwy 23 South
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Jake Hill (614) 549-4523
Contract Compliance Number: 004562
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: April 16, 2027
Fiscal Impact: $429,454.00 is available from within the Electricity Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
$793,180.00 was spent in 2025
$782,510.00 was spent in 2024
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $429,454.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($429,454.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck for the Department of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $429,454.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ032601 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 the Department of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ032601 on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That this contract is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $429,454.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, be and is hereby authorized in object class 06 Capital Outlay, from within the Electricity Operating Fund, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.