Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes pothole patching trucks 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 Division of Fleet Management is in agreement with the need to replace the units.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids May 2nd, 2013 for the purchase of two (2) pothole-patcher trucks for the Division of Planning & Operations. Three complete bids were received. All bidders bid on the same H.D. Industries Pro Patch Unit, TCM 500-120-DHE.
Company Total Cost Status
FYDA Freightliner $290,142.00 Majority
(Columbus, OH)
Columbus Peterbilt $310,072.00 Majority
(Columbus, OH)
Rush Truck Centers of Ohio $297,378.00 Majority
(Columbus, OH)
The bids were reviewed based on meeting specifications and overall cost proposals.
Department of Public Service recommends an award be made to FYDA Freightliner (FID No. 31-0789102) as the lowest, responsive and responsible and best bidder.
The cost for this expenditure is $290,142.00.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the 2013 C.I.B within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund, no. 704.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to ensure equipment is received as soon as possible so that it can replace units that are beyond their useful life.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the purchase of two (2) pothole-patching trucks with FYDA Freightliner; to authorize the expenditure of $290,142.00 from the Street and Highway Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($290,142.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for street and traffic maintenance throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is in ne...
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