Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation is to authorize the purchase of one (1) 60' Insulated Aerial Tower with Cab & Chassisand options to include one (1) Dimensions Model DUI-12/2500 Quasi Sine Wave Inverter and Aerial Device manufacturer's service school to include training, transportation, lodging for two people. This unit will replace an older unit which is beyond its useful life.
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for this purchase. The vehicle will be used for the Division of Power & Water (Power) crews for maintenance on street lights and poles. The 60' Insulated Aerial Tower will be replacing BT-14592 that will be coming out of service.
2. CONTRACT AWARD: On August 9, 2012, the Department of Finance and Management publicly opened a formal bid, solicitation SA004509. One bid was received from Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. - $204,845.00.
Utility Truck and Equipment Contract Compliance Number: 31-0989420, expires 08/24/2014, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: It is necessary to transfer funds within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund and to amend the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 60' Insulated Aerial Tower with Cab & Chassis with options; to authorize the transfer of $211,495.00 within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $211,495.00 from the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water (Power). ($211,495.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water (Power) requires a 60' Aerial Bucket Truck to complete capital improvement street lighting projects throughout the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, one (1) bid for one (1) 60' Aerial Bucket Truck with options was received...
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