Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company for the purchase of two (2) Hydrant Truck Utility Service Bodies for the Division of Power and Water, Distribution Maintenance. These vehicles will be used by the Water Distribution Maintenance Section to transport crews to water line maintenance, rehabilitation and repair projects. The bodies will be mounted to 2008 Chevrolet 4500 HD Cab and Chassis owned by the Division of Power and Water.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 30, 2007 and four (4) bids were received. A tabulation of those bids is attached.
SUPPLIER: Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company (31-0802979) Expires 10-23-08
FISCAL IMPACT: $44,602.00 is needed for this purchase.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company for the purchase of two (2) Hydrant Truck Utility Service Bodies for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $44,602.00 from the Water Operating Fund ($44,602.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 30, 2007 for the purchase of two (2) Hydrant Truck Utility Service Bodies for the Division of Power and Water, Distribution Maintenance Operations Center, and
WHEREAS, the bodies will be mounted to 2008 Chevrolet 4500 HD Cab and Chassis owned by the division, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company for and,
WHEREAS, A purchase order will be issued in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA002583 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 Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company for the purchase of two (2) Hydrant Truck Utility Service Bodies for the Division of Power and Water, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $44,602.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Water Operating Fund, Fund No. 600, OCA 602722, 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.