Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes digger derrick trucks to dig holes, hoist and set traffic poles and lift other materials for day to day operations. This Digger Derrick Truck will replace a unit that is beyond its useful service life and provide for a more reliable fleet to carry out services provided by the Division. This purchase is consistent with the division's fleet replacement program.
The Purchasing Office opened formal competitive bids on November 8, 2012 for one (1) digger derrick truck. One (1) bid was received.
After a review of the bid, the Department of Public Service recommends an award be made for a one-time contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible and best bidder as follows:
Center City International Truck Inc.
Line Item 1 - One (1) Digger Derrick Truck
The estimated expenditure for this award is $200,618.32
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Center City International Truck Inc.
This unit is to replace BT-13132.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Center City International Truck Inc.’s contract compliance number is 31-1048371 and expires 8/22/14.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the 2012 C.I.B within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, no. 704.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This legislation is requested to be heard as an emergency to ensure that the Digger Derrick is available for immediate use.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of one (1) Digger Derrick Truck from Center City International Truck Inc., for the Division of Planning and Operations; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,618.32 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,618.32)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for digging holes to set traffic poles throughou...
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