City of Columbus - File #: 1393-2013

• File #: 1393-2013
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/31/2013
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/22/2013
• Final action: 7/25/2013
• Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the purchase of four (4) skid steer loaders from Bobcat Enterprises Inc., three (3) concrete saws from Concut Inc. and five (5) powerwash trailers from Equipment Specialists Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $476,231.36 from the Street and Highway Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($476,231.36)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/25/2013	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
7/24/2013	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
7/22/2013	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/22/2013	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes various equipment for projects throughout the City of Columbus. This equipment will replace units that are beyond their useful service life and provide for more reliable equipment to carry out services provided by the Division. These purchases are consistent with the division's replacement program.

The Purchasing Office opened formal bids May 9th, 2013 for the purchase of four (4) skid steer loaders with attachments for the Division of Planning & Operations. Three complete bids were received:

Company Skid Steer Type Total Cost Status
Company Wrench, LTD GEHL V330 $368,340.00 Majority
(Carrol, OH)

Bobcat Enterprises Inc. Bobcat S750 $374,336.36 Majority
(Hilliard, OH)

JD Equipment John Deere 332 $392,970.68 Majority
(London, OH)

The bids were reviewed based on meeting specifications and overall cost proposals. Bids were requested for alternative fuel options, but no bids were received. Company Wrench, LTD was the low bidder; however their bid does not meet specification:

3.3.2.5: Horsepower: Minimum 85.0 HP
The Gehl V330 only has 70.7 HP.

3.3.2.7 Fuel Tank: Minimum 26.00 Gallons
The Gehl V330 only has a 20 gallon fuel tank.

Department of Public Service recommends an award be made to Bobcat Enterprises Inc. (FID No. 31-0860716) as the lowest, responsive and responsible and best bidder.
The cost for this expenditure is $374,336.36.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids April 25th, 2013 for the purchase of three (3) concrete saws for the Division of Planning & Operations. The bids were reviewed based on meeting specifications and overall cost proposals.
Department of Public Service recommends awarding bid to Concut, Inc. (FID # 91-1175267). Their bid was the lowest and product meets and/or exceeds specifications.
The cost for this expenditure is $62,250.00
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids May 2nd, 2013 for the purchase of five (5) power wash trailers the Divisi...