Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc. to install nine (9) FleetMinder GPS systems and associated software in Vactor trucks owned by the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center. This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code, 1959 Section 329.07 (e).
Since 2004, the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center has purchased Vactor trucks used to clean catch basins, sanitary sewer lines and manholes. The vehicles were purchased from Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc. Currently there are five (5) trucks that are equipped with the GPS system. The Sewer Maintenance Operation Center would like to equip the remaining nine (9) trucks with the system. The FleetMinder GPS system is used to track pump usage, debris dumping, idle time, speed and location. Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc is the only area dealer that supports the FleetMinder GPS system. A letter from the manufacturer Fleet Boss is attached.
SUPPLIER: Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc (38-3148955) Expires 8-4-10
FISCAL IMPACT: $30,642.50 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc for the installation of FleetMinder GPS System and associated software in accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $30,642.50 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($30,642.50).
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WHEREAS, since 2004, the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center has purchased Vactor trucks used to clean catch basins, sanitary sewer lines and manholes, and
WHEREAS, the vehicles were purchased from Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc. Currently there are five (5) trucks that are equipped with the GPS system, and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center would like to equip the remaining nine (9) trucks with the system, and
WHEREAS, the FleetMinder GPS system is used to track pump usage, debris dumping, idle time, speed and location, and
WHEREAS, Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc is the only area dealer that supports the FleetMinder GPS system. A letter from the manufacturer Fleet Boss is attached, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of Columbus City Code 1959, Section 329.07 (e), now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc for the purchase and installation of FleetMinder GPS and associated software in accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $30,642.50 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650 as follows:
OCA 605089
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 03: 3369
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.