Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract through the City’s IFB process with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a Compost Semi-tractor for $176,546.00.
The Compost Semi-tractor will be used by operations staff at Compost to pull a 55 cubic yard sludge transfer trailer to haul away sludge which is produced at City of Columbus waste water treatment facilities. The transporting of sludge plays a part in the ability of the City of Columbus to beneficially reuse solid waste. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids for the Compost Semi-tractor in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028289). Seventy (42) bidders were solicited and two (MAJ) bids were received and opened on August 29, 2024.
Name Bid Amount________City/State Status
Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. $176,546.00 West Jefferson, OH MAJ
Ohio Machinery Co. $187,855.00 Broadview Heights, OH MAJ
Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.’s bid was evaluated and deemed the lowest, best, most responsive bid.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.’s contract compliance number is 004301 and expires 4/14/25.
The certification of Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. was in good standing at the time of the contract award.
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.
3. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s O...
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