Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Crew Cab w/Utility Body with a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option for the Division of Water. This unit will be used by the Division of Warer, Distribution Maintenance section for repairs and maintenance of the existing water mainline infrastructure. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management. In support of the Mayor's Get Green Columbus initiative, this vehicle incorporates an engine that will emit fewer emissions than the older unit that it is replacing, BT-21556.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA005051). Sixty six (66) vendors (54 MAJ/1MBR/1 M1A) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on August 8, 2013. Item # 1 was for a Crew Cab w/Utility Body and Item # 2 was for a Crew Cab w/Utility Body - CNG option. Two (2) bids were received. The Division of Water does not wish to purchase Item # 1 Crew Cab w/Utility Body.
The Division of Water does wish to purchase Item # 2 Crew Cab w/Utility Body - CNG. FYDA Freightliner was the only bidder on this item. In the bid, FYDA Freightliner offered a choice of two body manufacuturers. The bid from Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Body was $187,523.00 but had noted exceptions to the specifications.
3.3.2.4.4 Asks for 4th vertical compartment width of 30.25”. Kaff: 25.25”
3.3.2.7.3 Asks for that all body compartments include two 1.5” drain holes. Kaff: 1.25”
FYDA's alternate bid from ACE Truck Body is for $187,585.00 and it meets all bid specifications. Therefore, The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water recommens the award go to FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. that includes the alternate ACE Truck Body bid as the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder to meet our specifications. This award is for one (...
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