Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Automobiles for the City of Columbus. Automobiles are used in various City agencies.
The term of the proposed option contract would be from the date of execution by the City up to and including September 30, 2010 or manufacturer's build-out date. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 29, 2009.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA003417). Twenty Five (25) bids were solicited; Six (6) bids were received. Bid specifications for five different types of automobiles included options for propane conversion, hybrid, flexible fuel capability, and compressed natural gas (CNG) to meet the City's Environmental Code.
The recommendation includes five awards which include environmentally preferred options. The five awards include a hybrid vehicle option (Ford Fusion) and flexible fuel capability options (Ford Fusion, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Chevrolet Impala). Two awards were made based on the Environmentally Preferable Credit.
No responsive bids were received for sub compact automobiles or compact automobile that operate on flexible fuel capability or hybrid; no responsive bids were received for the propane conversion or compressed natural gas option (CNG) for any vehicle type.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of contracts to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders:
Item 1:
Sub Compact/Ford Focus - Byers Ford CC# 314139860 (Expires 5-20-10)
Item 2:
Compact/Ford Focus SE - Ricart Properties Inc. dba Ricart Ford CC#311282546 (Expires 10-23-10)
Item 3:
Mid-Size Auto 4 Door/Fusion S - Ricart Properties Inc. dba Ricart Ford CC#311282546 (Expires 10-23-10)
Item 4:
Mini Passenger Van/Dodge Grand Caravan - Gollings Arena Dodge Inc. CC#161618188 (Expires 11-2-11)
Item 5:
Full Size FWD Auto 4 Door/Chevrolet Impala 4DR Sedan - Bob McDorman Chevrolet CC#310714139 (Expires 9...
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