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) Forklift Truck LPG for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant with MH Logistics Corp dba MH Equipment Co.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003726). Thirty-one (31) vendors (29 MAJ/1 MBR/1 MIA) were solicited and three (3) bids (3 MAJ) were received and opened on October 14, 2010. Doosan Infracore Forklifts submitted the lowest bid however their unit offered does not meet specification 3.2.8.2, auxiliary power outlet is not provided, specification 3.2.11, drum brakes and single brake/inching pedal not provided. The next low bid from MH Logistics Corp dba MH Equipment Co meets our specifications and an award is recommended as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
This vehicle is used for loading/unloading of materials and the transporting of items at the plant. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management. The bid tabulation is attached.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
SUPPLIER: MH Logistics Corp dba MH Equipment Co (37-1401792) Expires 12/10/2011
FISCAL IMPACT: $26,485.80 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 MH Logistics Corp dba MH Equipment Co. for the purchase of one Forklift Truck LPG for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $26,485.80 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($26,485.80)
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WHEREAS, the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of purchasing one (1) Forklift Truck LPG, and
WHEREAS, this vehicle will be used in loading/unloading of materials and the transporting of items at the plant, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 14, 2010 for the purchase of one (1) Forklift Truck LPG and three (3) bids were received, and
WHEREAS, the award was made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, MH Logistics Corp dba MH Equipment Co., and
WHEREAS, a purchase order will be issued in accordance with the terms and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA003726 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 MH Logistics Corp dba MH Equipment Co. for the purchase of one (1) Forklift Truck LPG for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $26,485.80 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 604819, 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.