Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for the repair of a 2021 Bucket Truck, BT29271. The Bucket Truck will be used by the Division of Power to repair and maintain electric utility lines, transformers, street lighting and other related electric utility infrastructure across the City.
On October 12, 2022, the 2021 Bucket Truck was involved in a hit and run accident. Columbus Police Department (CPD) Traffic Crash Report #220750928. It is in the best interest of the Division of Power to repair this unit. The Bucket Truck was in service for six (6) months at the time of the accident and it had low mileage. The cost for a replacement is well over $290,000.00.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency due to the rising costs, short ordering window and long lead times for parts delivery.
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. The company is active on the Secretary of State's website.
SUPPLIER: Altec Industries, Inc., Vendor# 025767, CC# 63-1239383, expires 6/21/24.
FISCAL IMPACT: $223,553.98 (which includes a contingency fund of $21,000.00) is budgeted and available for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2022.
$0.00 was expended in 2021.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Altec Industries, Inc., for the repair of a Bucket Truck, BT29271, for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $223,553.98 from the Power Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($223,553.98)
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WHEREAS, the Bucket Truck will be used by the Division of Power to repair and maintain electric utility lines, transform...
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