Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Knuckle Boom Crane Truck for the Division of Water. This equipment will be used by the Distribution Maintenance Section during maintenance and repair of water lines. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace Brass Tag #23594.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ013273). Forty-five (45) bidders (5 MBE, 3 MBR, 1 F1, 36 MAJ) were solicited and 6 (MAJ) bids were received and opened on September 19, 2019.
After a review of the bids, it was determined that the lowest bid submitted by Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. (alternate) is non-responsive to the specification 3.3.7.2 Engine with a minimum rating of 370 hp. The alternate bid was for an engine with a rating of 350 hp.
The next lowest bidder was Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc (primary bid). This bid did meet all the specifications, and therefore, the Division of Water recommends an award for all items to Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. (primary bid) in the amount of $292,650.00 as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
SUPPLIER: Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. Vendor#004301, CC#31-0789102, expires 6/21/20
FISCAL IMPACT: $292,650.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2018
$0.00 was spent in 2017
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Knuckle Boom Crane Truck for the Division of Water; and to author...
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