Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Ordinance 1101-2014, passed June 16, 2014, authorized the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of six (6) Front Loading Refuse Trucks. After passage of the ordinance, the city discovered that the low bidder did not meet specifications. The specification stated that the truck shall not exceed 430” in length. The Columbus Peterbilt bid was non-responsive as the truck offered is 3 inches longer than the specified maximum length in the solicitation specifications. This ordinance amends Ordinance 1101-2014 as follows:
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes both manual side loading and front loading refuse trucks in city-wide residential trash pick-up. The Department of Public Service and Fleet Management recognize the need to replace older trucks in its fleet beyond the useful service life of the vehicle. The city will establish two, one-time contracts for the purchase of five (5) manual side loading diesel refuse trucks and six (6) front loading CNG refuse trucks. 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 (SA005311) April 10th, 2014 for the purchase of five (5) Manual Side Loading Refuse Trucks for the Division of Refuse Collection. Two bids were received.
FYDA Freightliner (Columbus, OH)
Item # Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1A Manual Side Loading Truck 16 CY Body|99|$157,098.00 $785,490.00
1B Manual Side Loading Truck 20 CY Body|99|$160,395.00 $801,975.00
2A Cab & Chassis Inspection for two|99|$1,250.00 $1,250.00
2B Complete Unit Inspection for two|99|Included Included
After review, Public Service recommends an award for a one-time contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible and best bidder, FYDA Freightliner (31-0789102) for Item #1A, Item #2A and Item #2B. Item #1B will not be awarded; it has been determined that only 16 cubic yard truc...
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