Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Ace Truck Body, Inc., in the amount of $12,030.00 for the installation of two (2) Tommygate Cantilever Lifts per the results of bid RFQ010202. The Tommygate Cantilever Lift installation is needed for two transit vans for use by the Division of Police. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Three bids were received and opened for RFQ010202 on September 6, 2018 as follows:
Ace Truck Body, Inc., (CC#: 31-0936828, exp. 2/27/20, MAJ) $12,030.00
Kaffenbarger, (CC#: 31-0802979, exp. 2/27/20, MAJ) $13,350.00
Buckeye Truck, (CC#: 46-2985426, exp. 8/28/20, MAJ) $13,875.00
The Finance and Management Department recommends the bid from Ace Truck Body, Inc., as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder.
Ace Truck Body, Inc. Vendor #004484
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $12,030.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Ace Truck Body, Inc.,for the installation of two (2) Tommygate Cantilever Lifts. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions. The Department of Finance and Management budgeted $7.0 million in the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions. In total, $7.5 million in 2017 and $6.0 million in 2016 were expended from the Special Income Tax Fund for the purchase of vehicles and associated up-fitting.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the installation of two (2) Tommygate Cantilever Lifts; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $12,030.00 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($12,030.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for Tommygate Cantilever Lifts for the upfitting...
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