Explanation
The Purchasing Division solicited bids for one (1) trailer mounted, gasoline powered power washer with water tank and one (1) towed, diesel powered, portable air compressor. Five (5) bids were received and opened by the Purchasing Division on January 17, 2008 for Item I. The bids are as follows:
Item I. MI-T-M Corporation Model HVS3505-OH6G Power Washer with Trailer and Water Tank.
Status Amount
Equipment Specialist, Inc. Majority $ 9,989.00
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation Majority $11,492.39
PPG Architectural Finishes Majority $11,665.46
Wiese Planning and Engineering, Inc. Majority $13,698.00
Hydro Engineering Submitted unsigned bid/was not reviewed
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to Equipment Specialist, Inc. (Majority) in accordance with the terms and conditions of formal bid SA002757 for Item I.
The Federal Identification Number for Equipment Specialist, Inc. is 31-1781214. Contract compliance expires 05/18//09.
Item 2. Sullair Corporation Model 185 DPQ-JD.
Status Amount
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation Majority $10,514.84
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation in accordance with the terms and conditions of formal bid SA002757 for Item 2.
The Federal Identification Number for Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation is 13-6174127. Contract compliance expires 03/14/09.
This legislation is submitted as an emergency in order to take delivery of the equipment in early 2008 for the beginning of the spring season.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for the Power Washer with Attachments and Air Compressor in the amount of $20,503.84 will come from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund as follows: Dept. 51; Fund 702; OCA Code 510040; Project 510040; Object Level 6651.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Equipment Specialist, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Trailer Mounted, Gasoline Powered, Power Washer with Water Tank and Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Towed, Diesel Powered, Portable Air Compressor in accordance with the competitive bidding procedures of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $20,503.84 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($20,503.84)
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WHEREAS, the power washing equipment and air compressor are replacements of similar units that are used in the daily operations by the Recreation and Parks Facilities Maintenance Section; and
WHEREAS, this equipment will enable the Maintenance Section to remove graffiti from virtually every hard surface that has become a target for taggers including but not limited to play equipment, tables, benches, shelter houses, tennis courts, handball courts and signs in our parks and around our Recreation Centers and city operated facilities throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the air compressor will provide mobile power for pneumatic tools and equipment needed for repairs throughout the park system; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with Equipment Specialist, Inc. and Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation so that the equipment can be received in time for the spring season; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into purchase orders with Equipment Specialist, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Trailer Mounted, Gasoline Powered, Power Washer with Water Tank and Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Towed, Diesel Powered, Portable Air Compressor for the Parks Maintenance Division of the Recreation and Parks Department, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Competitive Bid Number SA002757.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $20,503.84, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund as follows, to pay the cost thereof:
Fund Dept. No. Project No. Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
702 51-01 510040 6651 510040 $20,503.84
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.