Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase, delivery and installation of three (3) Ford F-550 enclosed utility truck body upfits and accessories to be mounted on three (3) City supplied cab and chassis in an amount up to $186,525.00.
The purchase and installation of the utility bodies on the existing cab and chassis will enable the Division of Power to use the vehicles when working on various distribution lines, freeway lighting and in substations.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028662). Thirty (30) vendors (26 Majority, 2 MBE, 2 EBE) were solicited and one (1) Majority bid was received and opened on September 26, 2024.
The following bid was received:
Name Bid Amount________ City/State CC Status
1. Ace Truck Body, Inc. $186,525.00 Grove City, Ohio Majority
After evaluation of the bid, the Division of Power has determined the bid from Ace Truck Body, Inc. meets all requirements of the specification and is recommended for award as the only bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Ace Truck Body, Inc., cc #004484, expires 8/9/25
The certification of Ace Truck Body, 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.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Department of Public Utilities respectfully requests this legislation...
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