Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of various Light Duty Trucks for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, from established Universal Term Contract with Graham Ford, Contract Number: FL003789. In compliance with Columbus City Code Section 329.31 (Environmentally Preferred Purchasing), the bids included an environmentally preferred option of Hybrid Package, Flex Fuel, and/or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) which awards we made for the option available.
The vehicles will be used for by crews of the, Sewer Design Section for maintenance, repair, inspections and rehabilitation projects, Stormwater Section for storm water projects and maintenance, the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and repair and construction and Line Locating Section for locating services of sewer, water and electrical lines. The vehicles are being purchased from a Universal Term Contract with Graham Ford and have been approved by the City of Columbus Fleet Management Division.
The Manufacturer's order cut off date is May 19, 2008.
Suppliers: Graham Ford (34-0901877) Expires 5-17-08
Fiscal Impact: $237,966.00 is being requested for this purchase and is budgeted in each of the sections 2008 budget
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase orders for the purchase of Light Duty Trucks with Graham Ford Inc. for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $192,966.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $45,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund ($237,966.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids for the option to purchase Light Duty Trucks, and
WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract was established with Graham Ford Inc., and
WHEREAS, the vehicles will be used for by crews of the, Sewer Design Section for maintenance, repair, inspec...
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