Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Center City International for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. This vehicle will be used to haul grit from the wastewater treatment plant to Compost Facility. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 12, 2008 and five (5) bids were received. A tabulation of those bids is as follows:
Kinstel Sterling Western Star Truck Center $111,290.00
Center City International $113,577.00
Center City International (Alt) $114,370.00
Graham Ford Inc $116,994.00
Graham Ford Inc (Alt) $117,787.00
Bob McDorman Chevrolet $120,000.00
Columbus Perterbilt $123,084.00
The apparent low bidder, Kinstel Sterling Western Truck Center was deemed non-responsive to the bid specifications. In the bid language the specifications called for Hendrickson suspension and the company quoted Sterling TurfTrac Suspension. Also the bid asked for trailer brake/air connections for towing and the company's bid did not include this item.
The bid from the next low bidder, Center City International met all bid specifications and is acceptable and was recommended for award.
SUPPLIER: Center City International (31-1048371) Expires 3-11-10
FISCAL IMPACT: $113,577 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Center City International for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $113,577.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($113,577.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 12, 2008 for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and five (5) bids were received, and
WHEREAS, the vehicle will be used at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant to haul grit from the plant to the Compost Facility, and
WHEREAS, the apparent low bidder, Kinstel Sterling Western Truck Center was deemed non-responsive to the bid specifications. In the bid language the specifications called for Hendrickson suspension and the company quoted Sterling TurfTrac Suspension. Also the bid asked for trailer brake/air connections for towing and the company's bid did not include this item, and
WHEREAS, the bid from the next low bidder, Center City International met all bid specifications and is acceptable and recommended for the award, and
WHEREAS, a purchase order will be issued by the Finance Department, Purchasing Office in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA002911 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 Center City International. for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications of SA002911 on file in the Purchasing Office.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $113,577.00 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 605030, 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.