City of Columbus - File #: 2070-2007

• File #: 2070-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/28/2007
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 12/10/2007
• Final action: 12/13/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Franklin Tractor Sales, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) skid steer loader unit with attachments in accordance with the competitive bidding procedures of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $32,763.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($32,763.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/13/2007	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
12/12/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/10/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/10/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/30/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/30/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/30/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/30/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/29/2007	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/29/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/29/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/29/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Background: The Purchasing Division solicited bids for one (1) skid steer loader unit with three (3) optional attachments. Five bids were received and opened by the Purchasing Division on November 15, 2007. Bids are as follows:

Vendor Bid Amount Status
Franklin Tractor Sales, Inc. $32,763.00 Majority
(Local Bidder)

Air Equipment Rental Corp. $30,975.00 Majority
(Non-Local Bidder) - Offered a Gehl Model 564E Turbo but did not meet specifications on several safety features.

Boetcher's Truck Lift Services, Inc. $37,978.22 Majority
(Local Bidder) - Offered a Mustang Model 2066 with attachments.

Ohio CAT $40,246.00 Majority
(Local Bidder) - Offered a Catepillar Model 262C with attachments.

Bobcat Enterprises $42,440.29 Majority
(Local Bidder) - Offered a Bobcat Model S250 with attachments.

This ordinance will enable the Director of Finance and Management to purchase one (1) skid steer loader unit with three attachments in accordance with the terms and conditions of formal bid SA002698. The loader and equipment are used in the daily operations of the Forestry Tree Nursery. The loader is a replacement of similar type of equipment. The attachments consist of one (1) tree shovel, one (1) snow blade and one (1) loader boom and are all functional units that fit the New Holland Model L180 which is designed for specific tasks performed by Forestry Division personnel. Additionally, the equipment will be used to assist with snow removal at City locations as well as assist other departments with snow emergency o...