Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes a forklift for the refuse container warehouse. A forklift is necessary so that containers can be loaded and unloaded efficiently. The Department of Public Service recognizes the need to replace the current forklift. The City will establish a one-time contract for the purchase of one (1) forklift. The terms of the proposed contracts are from the date of execution by the City up to and including the manufacturer's build out date.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids July 9th, 2013 for the purchase of one (1) forklift (SA005027) for the Division Refuse Collection’s container warehouse. One complete bid was received:
Company Model Total Cost Status
Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc. Clark C25L $25,309.00 MAJ
Department of Public Service recommends an award be made to Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc. as the lowest, responsive and responsible and best bidder. Award will be made for item 2. Item 1 was quoted for another Department within the City of Columbus and item 3 will not be awarded because training for a minimum of ten employees is not necessary.
The following Brass Tag will be replaced with this purchase:
- 24251
Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc. is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings for Recovery Database.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc. is 34-1882607 and expires 1/22/2015
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available within the 2013 Refuse Bonds Fund. Amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient cash and authority in the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency Action is requested so that a purchase order can be issued as soon as possible, thereby ensuring that the Division of Refuse has the equipment to pick up the daily waste stream of the City of Columbus residents.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to a...
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