Explanation
Background: The Transportation Division is responsible for sweeping along the City's roadway system. To accomplish this mission, the Division requires a flusher truck to pre-wet and back flush streets. Additionally, this truck will be equipped with an anti-icer attachment which will enhance the ability of the Division to pre-treat streets and roadways prior to snow storms and other winter events to mitigate their adverse effects. This truck will be an addition to the fleet and will help to provide for a more reliable fleet to carryout services provided by the Division.
Bids were advertised in the City Bulletin and were received by the Purchasing Office on August 5, 2004, for Bid SA-001213GRW as follows:
Vendor / Cab and Chassis / Flusher Unit / Unit Cost / Vendor Status
Southeastern Equipment Company, Incorporated / GMC T7500 / Etnyre / $123,830 / Majority
Byers Chevrolet, LLC / Chevrolet T7500 / Elliot 2200 / $127,972 / Majority
ESEC Corporation / Isuzu FXR / Elliot 2200 / $133,763 / Majority
Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio, Incorporated / GMC TTF7042 / OMCO EFH / $145,500 / Majority
The lowest bid from Southeastern Equipment Company, Incorporated, contract compliance #34-1503254 (expires September 23, 2005), met specifications as the lowest, best, most responsive, and most responsible bidder. Their bid price for one unit was $123,830.00.
Ordinance 1615-2004 passed by City Council October 18, 2004, authorized the Finance Director to enter into a contract for the purchase one flusher truck with an anti-icer attachment. As the contract is still open, the Transportation Division would like to increase the contract for the purchase of one additional flusher truck with an anti-icer attachment. The cost of the additional flusher truck will be $129,200.00 based on the time period in which the truck is being bought in accordance with their bid proposal.
Fiscal Impact: The Transportation Division budgeted $3,165,000.00 for equipment...
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