Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Semi-Tractor for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This equipment will be used by the Compost Facility to transport raw materials from the two wastewater treatment plants to the compost location and other outlets for processing. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag #18045.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ012137). Thirty-four (34) bidders (5 MBE, 2 MBR, 27 MAJ) were solicited and five (MAJ) bids were received and opened on May 23, 2019. After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. in the amount of $123,154.00 as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder.
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.
SUPPLIER: Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. Vendor#004301, CC#31-0789102, expires 6/21/20
FISCAL IMPACT: $123,154.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2018
$0.00 was spent in 2017
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Semi-Tractor for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $123,154.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($123,154.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on May 23, 2019 for the purchase of one (1) Diesel Powered Semi-Tractor; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage ...
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