Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Bob McDorman Chevrolet Inc. for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center. This vehicle will be used for various rehabilitation and maintenance projects for the division. The contract language allows for the purchase of a second vehicle within 270 days after the execution of the contract by the City (Item #1B). Bob McDorman quoted the same price for Item #1B. The Sewer Maintenance Operations Center will make an operational decision in fiscal year 2006 relative to the purchase of the additional dump truck.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 27, 2005. Four (4) bids were received. A tabulation of those bids is as follows:
1. Bob McDorman Chevrolet Inc. ITEM #1A $81,727.00; ITEM 1B $81,727.00
2. FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. ITEM #1A $81,800.00; ITEM #1B $82,600.00
3. Graham Ford Inc. ITEM 1A $83,675.00; ITEM 1B $87,125.00
4. Center City International ITEM #1A $86,465.00; ITEM 1B No Bid
SUPPLIER: Bob McDorman Chevrolet Inc. (31-0714139)
FISCAL IMPACT: $81,727.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Bob McDorman Chevrolet Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $81,727.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($81,727.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 27, 2005 for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Bob McDorman Chevrolet Inc. and,
WHEREAS, this equipment will be used...
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