Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck for the Division of Power, in an amount not to exceed $253,416.00.
The 50-foot Bucket Truck will be used by the Division of Power to conduct maintenance type work around the underground and overhead utilities infrastructure. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT21893.
Procurement
The Purchasing Office solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from May 6th, 2026, to June 4th, 2026, for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ032801. Thirty-three vendors were solicited and four bids were received. The bids were opened and evaluated on June 8th, 2026.
After the bids were evaluated, it was determined that although All Around MFG LLC submitted the lowest bid, the bid did not meet the bid specifications. As a result, the bid was determined to be non-responsive. Therefore, the Division of Power recommends the award be given to Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., as they were the next lowest bid and most responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
Principal Party:
Utility Truck & Equipment Inc.
23893 US Hwy 23 South
Circleville, OH 43113
Jake Hill, (614) 549-4523
Contract Compliance Number: 004562
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 04/16/2027
Fiscal Impact: $253,416.00 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 one 50-foot Bucket Truck for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $253,416.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($253,416.00)
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 one 50-foot Bucket Truck for Columbus Water & Power; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $253,416.00 Electricity Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of Columbus Water & Power to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ032801 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 one 50-foot Bucket Truck in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ032801 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 $253,416.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, be and is hereby authorized in object class 06, 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.