Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This unit will be used by our Compost Facility to haul biosolids. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag# BT18045. In support of the Mayor's Get Green Columbus initiative, this vehicle uses bio-diesel fuel and will help reduce our carbon footprint at the Compost Facility.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 14, 2013 for the purchase of One (1) Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor (Solicitation SA004828) in accordance with Section 329.06. Sixty-four (64) vendors (62 MAJ/2 MBR) were solicited and three (3) bids were received. FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc., 1250 Walcutt Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43228 was the lowest, responsive, responsible, bidder.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommended an award of one (1) Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor at a price of $124,173.00.
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: FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc., Contract Compliance Number: 31-0789102, expires 09/07/2014. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $124,173.00 is budgeted for this purchase. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage did not purchase a similar vehicle in 2012 or 2011.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $124,173.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($124,173.00)
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WHEREAS, a Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor is required by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to be used by our Compost Facility to haul biosolids; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 14, 2013 for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, a contract will be issued by the Purchasing Office in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA004828 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 contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Tandem Axle Semi-Tractor for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. 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 3. That the expenditure of $124,173.00 much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized from Sewerage Systems Operating Fund 650, Department 60-05, OCA Code 605899, Object Level One 06, Object Level Three 6652, to pay the cost thereof.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.