Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with The Dexter Company in the amount of $73,138.36 and Kueper North America in the amount of $7,440.00 for the purchase of aftermarket snow plow parts per the results of bid solicitation RFQ025121. These Snow Plow Parts are needed for use by the Department of Public Service for maintenance and upkeep of its snow removal vehicles. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Five bids were received and opened for RFQ025121 on 06/29/2023 from the following respondents:
HYO, Inc.
Dexter Company
Kueper North America
ACE Truck Body
Technology International Inc
It is requested that The Dexter Company be awarded line items 1-18 as the lowest and best bidder based on lowest price total overall and lowest lead time on production. It is also requested that Kueper North America be awarded line 19 as the sole bidder for that specific piece.
The Dexter Company Vendor #006581expiration date 9/30/2023
Kueper North America Vendor #018468expiration date pending
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $80,578.36 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund with The Dexter Company and Kueper North America collectively for the purchase aftermarket snow plow Parts. In 2022, the Fleet Management Division expended $20,960.40 for aftermarket snow plow parts and in 2021 $134,836.16 was expended for aftermarket snow plow parts.
Emergency action is requested to ensure that a purchase order can be established as quickly as possible. Worldwide spikes in the cost of steel have greatly increased lead times on many items, including these parts. In order to ensure these parts will be on hand in time for their seasonal need, emergency action is requested.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with The Dexter Com...
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