Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Clarklift of Ohio for the purchase of a Forklift Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operation Center. This equipment will replace an old forklift, and be used to move material on and off maintenance vehicles and within the storeroom. This equipment replaces a forklift truck, BT20174 which will be transferred to the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 5, 2007 and five (5) bids were received. A tabulation of those bids is attached.
Clarklift of Ohio submitted the lowest, responsive and responsible bid.
SUPPLIER: Clarklift of Ohio (75-3048107) Expires 9-22-08
FISCAL IMPACT: $27,259.00 is needed for this purchase.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Clarklift of Ohio for the purchase of a Forklift Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $27,259.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($27,259.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 5, 2007 for the purchase of a Forklift Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operation Center, and
WHEREAS, this equipment will be utilized to move material on and off maintenance vehicles and within the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center storeroom, and
WHEREAS, this equipment will replace a forklift truck, BT20174 which will be transferred to the Compost Facility
WHEREAS, after review of the bids, a recommendation was made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Clarklift of Ohio, and
WHEREAS, A purchase order will be issued in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA002520 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 Clarklift of Ohio for the purchase of a Forklift Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $27,259.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650, OCA 605089, Object Level 1: 06, Object Level 03: 6652.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.