Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks with Diesel Engine, with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Option, and Hydraulic Launch Assist Option (HLA) for the Public Service Refuse Collection Division. Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks are used for the collection of trash.
The term of the proposed option contract is from the date of execution by the City up to and including December 31, 2010 or manufacturer's build out date. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 3, 2010.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003570). Thirty Six (36) bids were solicited; Three (3) bids were received. Bid specifications included options for compressed natural gas (CNG), webasto heaters, and hydraulic launch assist (HLA) to meet the City's Environmental Code and as required by the CMAQ Grant awarded to the Fleet Management Division by the Ohio Department of Transportation and sponsored by MORPC. This grant was accepted per Ordinance #1178-2008 and supports projects that reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder:
Columbus Peterbilt / Items 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 CC# 341285858 (Expires 9/9/10)
Total Estimated Expenditure: $2,496,300.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
The following supplier was deemed non-responsive:
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing was low bidder. However, the arm they quoted in Section 3.28.2 did not meet specification.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contr...
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