Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Light Duty Trucks for the City of Columbus. Light Duty Trucks are used in various City agencies.
The term of the proposed option contract would be from the date of execution by the City up to and including September 30, 2011 or manufacturer's build-out date. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 21, 2010.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA003720). Fifty Five (55) bids were solicited; Nine (9) bids were received. Bid specifications for eleven different types of light duty trucks included options for hybrid, flexible fuel capability, compressed natural gas (CNG) capability, diesel engine, and propane conversion to meet the City's Environmental Code.
The recommendation for award includes two awards which include environmentally preferred options. The awards include flexible fuel capability option (Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford F150, Ford F250, Ford F350, and Ford F450), compressed natural gas capability option (CNG) (Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford F150, Ford F250, Ford F350, Ford F450, and Transit Connect), propane conversion option (Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, and Ford F450), and diesel engine option (Ford F250, Ford F350, and Ford F450).
No responsive bids were received for 1/2 Ton Cargo Van, 3/4 Ton Cargo Van, 1 Ton Cargo Van, Compact 1/2 Pick-up, 1/2 Ton Full Size Pick-up, 3/4 Ton Full Size Pick-up, 1 Ton Full Size Pick-up, 1 Ton Cab & Chassis, Heavy Duty 1 Ton Cab & Chassis, Full Size Passenger Van, and Light Duty Cargo Van that operate on hybrid; no responsive bids were received for 1/2 Ton Full Size Pick-up that operate on hybrid 2 wheel drive or hybrid 4 wheel drive; no responsive bids were received for Compact 1/2 Pick-up, Heavy Duty 1 Ton Cab & Chassis, and Light Duty Cargo Van that operate on flexible fuel capability; no responsive bids were received for Compact 1/2 Pi...
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