Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Aftermarket Truck Parts for Fleet Management. The term of the proposed option contract would be from the date of execution by the City up to and including April 30, 2011 with the right to extend for two (2) additional one year periods subject to mutual agreement by both parties. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 6, 2008.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA003091). Seventy Nine Bids (79) were solicited; Four (4) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of primary, secondary, third, and fourth contracts to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders:
Skinner Diesel Service Inc. CC#311132462 (Expires 9-24-09)
Rim and Wheel Service of Columbus CC#311146717 (Expires 2-12-10)
Vogelpohl Fire Equipment Inc. CC#611166058 (Expires 9-9-10)
Tech Source LTD CC#270528341 (Expires 1-6-11)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $100,000.00
These companies are not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
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 contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. Fleet Management will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Truck Parts with Skinner Diesel Service Inc., Rim and Wheel Service of Columbus, Vogelpohl Fire Equipment Inc., and Tech Source LTD, to authorize the expenditure of four (4) dollars to establish the co...
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