Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Premier Truck Sales & Rental Inc. for the purchase offive (5) Mack LR64R-SL/ Labrie 31YD 2023 Automated Side Loading Diesel Powered garbage trucks, for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. This purchase will assist the Division with expediting refuse collection throughout the City.
The Division of Refuse Collection provides waste pick-up and disposal service throughout the City of Columbus.Due to long lead times associated with the production and delivery of new vehicles, and needed repairs and/or the replacement of current vehicles, this critical operation does not have enough functional vehicles to fulfill daily operations. Therefore, the purchase of a readily available vehicle appropriate for this type of operation is necessary to avoid the interruption of City services.
The Division of Refuse Collection has been utilizing garbage trucks from Premier Truck Sales & Rental Inc. through rental agreements previously authorized by Columbus City Council. Premier Truck Sales & Rental Inc. is now offering to allow the city to purchase these trucks at a discounted rate. Due to the urgent need and very long production delays for new trucks, the Department of Public Service feels it’s in the best interest of the City of Columbus to purchase these ready-to-use vehicles.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Premier Truck Sales & Rental Inc., is CC040372 and expires 12/08/2025.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are available in the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703. This ordinance is contingent upon receipt of bond sale funds from the May 2024 Bond Sale.
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
A request for waiver of the formal competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is requested for this purchase so that ...
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