Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management, utilizes kettle trucks in their operations for pavement markings. Traffic Management and Fleet have determined that a unit needs to be replaced because it is beyond its useful life. It was also determined that the new unit would be CNG powered.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 22, 2015 for the purchase of one (1) CNG powered kettle truck with support equipment; two bids were received. After review of the bids, the Department of Public Service recommends award to the following vendor as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder:
Columbus Peterbilt (34-1285858): Line items #1 and #2.
The total cost will be $223,337.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Columbus Peterbilt is 34-1285858 and expires 03/20/2016.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the 2015 C.I.B within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund, no. 704.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to ensure equipment is received as soon as possible so that it can replace units that are beyond their useful life.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Columbus Peterbilt for the purchase of one (1) CNG powered kettle truck with support equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $223,337.00 from the Street and Highway Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($223,337.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management, is responsible for traffic maintenance throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, the Division is in need of equipment to carryout services to the citizens of Columbus, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus does not include this type of equipment on any Universal Term Contract, and
WHEREAS, this purchase has been approved by the Fleet Management Division, and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Street and Highway Bond Fund f...
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