Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance Director to establish a purchase order with ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt for repair of a Refuse Collection Division vehicle, Brass Tag 21729, a 2004 Peterbilt 320/ Heil 7000 automated side loader. On October 04, 2004 the unit was traveling southbound on Jackson Pike when a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 pulled into the path of the Refuse vehicle resulting in severe damage to both vehicles. Nationwide Insurance Company has remitted payment to the City of Columbus in the amount of $46,855.33, which was deposited into the General Fund. ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt, is the sole authorized local service center for Peterbilt trucks and therefore, the Fleet Management Division requests a waiver of competitive bids.
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division budgeted nearly $3.1 million in the 2005 operating budget for services. Year to date encumbrances and expenditures total approximately $800,000.00. While there is sufficient appropriation authority to cover the estimated $50,000.00 cost of the repairs, the Fleet Management Division does not typically budget for such significant repair services for a single piece of equipment. However, due to the fact that the vehicle involved in the accident was new and reimbursement has already been made to the City, it makes good business sense to repair the refuse collection vehicle. A new automated side loader cost approximately $150,000.00. ESEC Corporation CC#341285858, expiring 9/16/06. The estimated cost of repairs to the vehicle is $46,855.33, but the Fleet Management Division request a contingency amount, bringing the total purchase order request to $50,000.00.
Emergency action is requested to enable to the Refuse Collection Division to return the Peterbilt 320/ Heil 7000 automated side loader to service as soon as possible.
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To authorize the Finance Director to establish a purchase order for the Fleet Managemen...
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