Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation is to authorize the purchase of one (1) 45' Digger/Derrick 4300 International Truck with Utility Body and options to include one (1) Dimensions Model DUI-12/2500 Auasi Sine Wave Inverter; one (1) 48755 Fairmont Impact Wrench with Ten Tool Hose Kit and Couplers and Mechanical Training for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water (Power). This unit will replace an older unit which is beyond its useful life. This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order with Center City International Trucks for this purchase.
2. CONTRACT AWARD: On August 11, 2011, the Department of Finance and Management publicly opened a formal bid, solicitation SA003980. One bid was received from: Center City International Trucks - $211,384.00. Though the bid was received more than 180 days ago, the vendor is willing to hold their bid price.
Center City International Trucks Contract Compliance Number: 31-1048371, expires 06/15/2012, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient cash and authority in the Electric Build America Bonds Fund for this expenditure.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Center City International Trucks for the purchase of one (1) 45' Digger/Derrick 4300 International Truck with a Utility Body; and to authorize the expenditure of $211,384.00 from the Electric Build America Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water (Power). ($211,384.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water (Power) requires a 45' Digger/Derrick 4300 International Truck to complete capital improvement street lighting projects throughout the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, one (1) bid for one (1) 45' Digger/Derrick 4300 International Truck, equipped with a Utility Body was received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Finance and Management on August 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, said bid has be...
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