Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two 60’ bucket trucks in an amount not to exceed $793,180.00.
The bucket trucks will be used by employees at the Division of Power when working on various distribution lines, freeway lighting and in electric substations. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT’s #23784 and #25569.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ030412).
The following bids were received on June 19, 2025:
Name / Bid Amount / City and State
1. Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. / $793,180.00 / Circleville, OH
2. Environmental Equipment Sales & Services Holdings LLC / $755,500.00 / Columbus, OH
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Power has determined the lowest bidder, Environmental Equipment Sales & Services Holdings LLC, did not meet the following specification: Section 3.3.1.6.1 required the rear axle to be rated at a minimum of 23,000 lbs., the vendor quoted 21,000 lbs., therefore, they have been deemed non-responsive.
The bid from Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. meets all the specifications and is recommended for award as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc., cc #004562, expires 4/16/27
The certification of Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. was in good standing at the time of the contract award. 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 ...
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