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 a Flatbed Body, Winch and Accessories that will be mounted on an existing cab and chassis supplied by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water. The equipment will be used for underground cable pulling.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA003746). Thirty-nine (39) vendors (MAJ) were solicited and one(1) bid (MAJ) was received and opened on October 21, 2010. The bid received from Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. met specifications and an award is recommended in the amount of $63,650.00 as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder. The recommendation letter and bid tabulation are attached for your review.
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., Contact Compliance Number 310989420, expires 10/14/2011. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: This purchase was not included in the 2010 Electricity Operating Budget, however, there is sufficient budget authority due to a deferral of the purchase of other equipment that was originally budgeted. There were no similar expenditures in 2008 or 2009.
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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 a Flatbed Body, Winch and Accessories to be mounted on an existing cab and chassis supplied by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $63,650.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($63,650...
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