Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Ace Truck Body Inc., in the amount of $18,892.00 for the up-fit of a Ford 350 Dump Truck per the results of bid RFQ015779 for use by the Recreation and Parks Department. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Four bids were received and opened for RFQ015779 on June 22, 2020 as follows:
Ace Truck Body Inc., (CC#: 31-0936828, exp. 2/27/22, MAJ) $18,892.00
HYO, Inc., (CC#: 31-1201883, exp. 5/29/21, MAJ) $21,014.00
*Rose K Erich, (CC#: 31-123389, exp. 5/29/21, MAJ) $15,625.00
Rose K Erich’s bid was deemed non-responsive as it did not meet the specifications requested. The specifications requested up-fitting for an 11 foot truck bed. Rose K Erich provided a quote for a 9 foot truck bed. The cab and chassis being up-fitted is designed for an 11 foot bed, a 9 foot bed would be too small for this configuration.
The Finance and Management Department recommends a bid award be made to Ace Truck Body Inc., as the most responsive and responsible bidder.
Ace Truck Body Inc., - Vendor #004484
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $18,892.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Ace Truck Body Inc., for the up-fit of a Ford 350 Dump Truck. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2020 citywide vehicle acquisitions. The Department of Finance and Management budgeted $9.0 million in the Special Income Tax Fund for 2020 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions. The Fleet Management Division expended $4.1 million in 2019 and $6.5 million in 2018 from the Special Income Tax Fund for the purchase of vehicles and associated up-fitting for General Fund Departments.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Ace T...
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