Explanation
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) 40’ Aerial Bucket Truck. This unit will be used by the Division of Power to maintain the city's electrical distribution system and other related infrastructure. This unit will replace BT-21627 which is beyond its useful life. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management. In support of the Mayor's Get Green Columbus initiative, this vehicle incorporates an auxiliary electric drive which allows for the bucket to be operated without the engine idling.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA005558). Sixty-five (65) vendors (62 MAJ/3 MBR) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on September 18, 2014 for the purchase of one (1) 40’ Aerial Bucket Truck. Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for all items. The Division of Power recommends an award for items #1, #2 and #3 in the amount of $139,950.00. It should be noted that the quantity for item #2 has been increased from one (1) to two (2).
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.
SUPPLIER: Utility Truck Equipment, Inc., Contract Compliance Number: 31-0989420, expires 09/23/16. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $139,950.00 is budgeted for this purchase.
2013 expenditures $246,605.00
2012 expenditures $211,790.00
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 40’ Aerial Bucket Truck for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $139,950.00 fro...
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