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) Flat Bed Body Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operation Center with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003692). Twenty seven (27) vendors (26 MAJ/1 MBR) were solicited and three (3) bids (3 MAJ) were received and opened on September 9, 2010. 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 various sanitary and storm water pipe repairs, maintenance and rehabilitation projects performed by the personnel of Sewer 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: $74,876.00 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 Flat Bed Body Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $74,876.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($74,876.00)
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WHEREAS, the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center is in need of purchasing one (1) Flat Bed Body Truck, and
WHEREAS, this vehicle will be used for various sanitary and storm water line maintenance, repair and rehabilitation projects, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 9, 2010 for the purchase of one (1) Flat Bed Body Truck and three (3) bids were 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: SA003692 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) Flat Bed Body Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $74,876.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized for the Sewerage System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650, OCA 605089, 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.