Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Center City International for the purchase of a Single Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center.
SA-002497 allowed for the purchase of Single Axle Dump Trucks without snow plows and salt spreaders and the option to purchase the vehicles with those items attached. These vehicles will be used for various rehabilitation and maintenance projects for the division. Furthermore, in response to the Mayor's initiative to research the option of equipping vehicles with snow plows and salt spreaders, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage is purchasing the trucks with Snow Plow and Salt Spreader options to be used to assist in the snow removal efforts. Item 1 will not be purchased at this time. Snow plow blades and salt spreaders have been purchased by Transportation via legislation item 1003-2007.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 5, 2007 and three (3) bids were received. A tabulation of those bids is attached.
SUPPLIER: Center City International (31-1048371) Expires 4-30-08
FISCAL IMPACT: $250,460.00 is needed for this purchase.
Emergency legislation is being requested so that the truck may be ordered and delivered prior to inclement weather so as to be used in the snow removal efforts within the City of Columbus.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Center City International for the purchase of two (2) Single Axle Dump Truck with Snow Plow and Salt Spreader option for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $250,460.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund and to declare and emergency ($250,460.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 5, 2007 for the purchase of a Single Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, S...
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