Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of a Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water. The equipment will be utilized at the Water Distribution Maintenance Section for water line maintenance and repair projects. This unit has been approved by the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division and will replace BT23338.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ027816). One hundred and eight (108) vendors were solicited and one (1) bid (MAJ) were received and opened on June 13, 2024. The Division of Water recommends the award be made to Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder. The award amount for this equipment is $171,290.00. This was the sole bidder and did not meet the fuel requirement for B20 Diesel. We are willing to waive this as we have an alternative to get non B20 fuel.
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: Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., Contract Compliance #006684, (MAJ), exp. 6/18/2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: $171,290.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2023.
$0.00 was expended in 2022.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of a Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $171,290.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($171,290.00)
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WHEREAS, a Backhoe Loader is required by the Division of Water, Water Distribution Maintenance Section; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June...
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