Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase of two 9 Foot Dump Bodies Mounted and Installed for the Division of Power and Water (Water). This equipment is used by Water Distribution Maintenance crews for various maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003605). Thirty nine (39) vendors (37 MAJ/2 MBR) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on June 10, 2010. Henderson Truck Equipment-Ohio was the apparent low bid in the amount of $29,996.00. They, however, are non-responsive. Specification 3.2.1.14 of our build requirements, requests a Direct Mount Hydraulic Pump. This vendor is offering a Electric/Hydraulic Pump Pack, which is not a Direct Mount unit. The second lowest bid received from Ace Truck Body, Inc. in the amount of $33,278.00, met specifications and an award is recommended as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder. The bid tabulation is attached for your review. The equipment has been approved by the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division.
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: Ace Truck Body, Inc., Contract Compliance Number: 31-0936828, expires 9/18/2010. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $33,278.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
Expenditures for Equip-Trucks & Other Motorized (6652) in 2008 was $1,397,098.08
Expenditures for Equip-Trucks & Other Motorized (6652) in 2009 was $988,672.85
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchas...
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