Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 37-foot Aerial Truck for the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management. They will be used by the Division of Traffic Management when working on various traffic control devices. The one (1) 37-foot Aerial Truck has been approved by the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division. The 37-foot Aerial Bucket Truck is replacing BT-21766. In support of the Mayor’s Get Green Columbus initiative, these 37-foot Aerial Truck are hybrid electric.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Solicitation RFQ012291). Twenty-Four (24) vendors were solicited, and one (1 MAJ) bid was received and opened on May 9, 2019. After a review of the bid, the Division of Traffic Management recommends an award be made for All Items to Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $178,885.00 as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. Vendor #004562 CC#004562 expires 4/17/2021
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.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
The planned purchase was budgeted and is available in the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund (Fund 2266).
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
The department requests emergency designation for this legislation, so this replacement truck can be put into service as quickly as possible. The vehicle it is replacing is beyond its useful life or have already been retired.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck Equipm...
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