Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for conducting roadway improvements and snow and ice removal along the City's roadway system. To accomplish this mission the Division requires six single axle dump trucks and six tandem axle dump trucks. These trucks will replace older trucks beyond their useful service lives and provide for a more reliable fleet to carryout services provided by the Division.
This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $213,000.00 for the upfitting of components for these dump trucks. Ordinance 0748-2011 Authorized the purchase of components for these trucks. This purchase is consistent with the division's fleet replacement program.
The Purchasing Office is in the process of establishing a universal term contract with HYO Inc., dba Pengwyn Hydraulics, Ordinance 0819-2011 passed June 27, 2011, for the upfitting of dump trucks.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against HYO Inc., dba Pengwyn Hydraulics.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
HYO Inc., dba Pengwyn Hydraulics' contract compliance number is 34-1503254 and expires 10/31/11.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of this purchase is $213,000.00. This equipment is budgeted within the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget. This expense can be accommodated by appropriating and transferring funds needed in the amount of $213,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund. Bonds have yet to be sold for this expense, necessitating a certification of $213,000.00 against the Special Income Tax Fund. Upon sale of bonds, this will be reimbursed.
4. EMERGENCY
This legislation is requested to be heard as an emergency to ensure that the six single axle dump trucks and six tandem axle dump trucks are available for immediate use.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order for the upfitting of six single axle dump trucks and s...
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