Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes asphalt distributors for repaving road surfaces throughout the City of Columbus. This Asphalt Distributor Truck will replace a unit that is beyond its useful service life and provide for a more reliable fleet to carry out services provided by the Division. This purchase is consistent with the division's fleet replacement program.
The Purchasing Office opened formal competitive bids on November 1, 2012 for the purchase of one (1) asphalt distribution truck. Two (2) bids were received.
After review of the bids, the lowest bid was received from FYDA Freightliner. The Department of Public Service is recommending to enter into contract with FYDA Freightliner (31-0789102) for the following:
Item #1: One (1) Asphalt Distribution Truck
The estimated expenditure for this award is $158,284.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number is 31-0789102 and expires 9/7/14.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the 2012 C.I.B within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, no. 704.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of one (1) Asphalt Distributor Truck FYDA Freightliner for the Division of Planning and Operations; and to authorize the expenditure of $158,284.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($158,284.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for repaving road surfaces throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is in need of an Asphalt Distributor Truck, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus does not include this type of equipment on any Universal Term Contract, and
WHEREAS, this purchase has been approved by the Fleet Management Division and this equipment does not offer environmentally preferred fuel options at this time, and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Street and Highway Improvement Fund for...
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