Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract for the purchase of one (1) 14' Aluminum Step Van for the Division of Power and Water (P), Distribution Operations with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003968). Thirty One (31) vendors (30 MAJ/1 MBR) was solicited and one (1) bids (1 MAJ) was received and opened on September 8, 2011. FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. met specifications and an award is recommended as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder. The bid tabulation is attached for your review.
This vehicle is used for underground and transformer shop maintenance and repairs performed by the personnel of Distribution Maintenance. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management. The bid tabulation is attached.
SUPPLIER: FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. (31-0789102) Expires 9/22/2012
FISCAL IMPACT: $94,441.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one 14' Aluminum Step Van for the Division of Power and Water (P), and to authorize the expenditure of $94,441.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($94,441.00)
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WHEREAS, the Electricity Distribution Maintenance Operation is in need of purchasing one (1) 14' Aluminum Step Van, and
WHEREAS, this vehicle will be used for various underground and transformer shop maintenance and repairs, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 8, 2011 for the purchase of one (1) 14' Aluminum Step Van and one (1) bid was received, and
WHEREAS, the award was made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc., and
WHEREAS, a purchase order will be issued in accordance with the terms and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA003968 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 and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 14' Aluminum Step Van for the Division of Power and Water (P), in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $94,441.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized for the Electricity Operating Fund 550, Division No. 60-07, OCA 606723, Object Level 1: 06. Object Level 03: 6652.
SECTION3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.