Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Best Equipment Co., Inc., in order to purchase two Diesel-Powered Labrie Mini Max / Peterbilt Cabover Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks, for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. This purchase will assist the Division with expediting refuse collection throughout the City.
The Division of Refuse Collection provides refuse disposal service to all Columbus residents. Some areas of the City require specific vehicles due to street and/or alley size that limit the size of the service vehicle. These Mini-Max trucks can operate in smaller service areas. Due to long lead times associated with the production and delivery of new vehicles, and needed repairs and/or the replacement of current vehicles, this critical operation does not have enough functional vehicles to fulfill daily operations. Therefore, the purchase of readily available vehicles appropriate for this type of operation is necessary to avoid the interruption of City services. The Division of Fleet Management has approved the purchase of these diesel vehicles.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Best Equipment, Inc. is CC007016 and expires 6/14/2024.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are available in the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703.
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
A request for waiver of the formal competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is requested for this purchase so that the Division of Refuse Collection can fulfill the daily operational requirements associated with collecting refuse in the specific areas of the City that require this type of truck. Without the immediate acquisition of the additional vehicles, the Division of Refuse Collection will be unable to complete all of the their services in a timely manner. Th...
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