Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with William E. Munson Company dba Munson Boats for the purchase of a Work Boat for the Division of Water. The Work Boat will be used by the Watershed staff to conduct land stewardship related work. This unit has been approved by the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division and will replace BT05562.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ029111). Nineteen (19) vendors were solicited and two (2) bids (MAJ) were received and opened on November 27, 2024. The Division of Water recommends the award be made to William E. Munson Company dba Munson Boats as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder. The award amount for this equipment is $255,453.00.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
SUPPLIER: William E. Munson Company dba Munson Boats, Contract Compliance #010765, (MAJ), exp. 11/25/2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: $255,453.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2023.
$0.00 was expended in 2022.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with William E. Munson Company dba Munson Boats for the purchase of a Work Boat for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $255,453.00 from the Land Stewardship Fund. ($255,453.00)
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WHEREAS, a Work Boat is required by the Division of Water, Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 27, 2024 for the purchase of a Work Boat for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, the equipment replaces BT05562 and this purchase has been approved by Fleet Management, and
WHEREAS, this ord...
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