Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck for the Division of Power, in an amount not to exceed $253,416.00.
The 50-foot Bucket Truck will be used by the Division of Power to conduct maintenance type work around the underground and overhead utilities infrastructure. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT21893.
Procurement
The Purchasing Office solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from May 6th, 2026, to June 4th, 2026, for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ032801. Thirty-three vendors were solicited and four bids were received. The bids were opened and evaluated on June 8th, 2026.
After the bids were evaluated, it was determined that although All Around MFG LLC submitted the lowest bid, the bid did not meet the bid specifications. As a result, the bid was determined to be non-responsive. Therefore, the Division of Power recommends the award be given to Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., as they were the next lowest bid and most responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
Principal Party:
Utility Truck & Equipment Inc.
23893 US Hwy 23 South
Circleville, OH 43113
Jake Hill, (614) 549-4523
Contract Compliance Number: 004562
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 04/16/2027
Fiscal Impact: $253,416.00 is available from within the Electricity Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
$793,180.00 was spent in 2025
$782,510.00 was spent in 2024
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the exp...
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