Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Center City International Trucks, Inc. for the purchase of a Single Axle Conventional Dump Truck (diesel-powered) for the Division of Power and Water, Watershed Management.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003011). Twenty-three (23) vendors (1 MBR, 22 MAJ) were solicited and two bids (MAJ) were received and opened on September 4, 2008. An award is recommended to Center City International Trucks, Inc. as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received, in the amount of $118,306.00. A tabulation of the bids is attached for your review. This purchase has been approved by the Fleet Management Division. This vehicle is equipped with a snow plow.
SUPPLIER: Center City International Trucks, Inc., CC# 311048371, expires 3/11/2010. They do not have MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of Ordinance Number 1661-2008 transferring appropriations within the Water System Operating Fund.
Expenditure for trucks in 2006 was $427,594.24
Expenditures for trucks in 2007 was $487,273.44
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Center City International Trucks, Inc. for the purchase of a Single Axle Conventional Dump Truck for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of $118,306.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($118,306.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 4, 2008 for the purchase of a Single Axle Conventional Dump Truck for the Division of Power and Water, Watershed Management; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Center City International Trucks, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, a pu...
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