Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 75’ Aerial Bucket Truck. This unit will be used by the Division of Power to maintain the city's electric distribution systems and other related infrastructure. This unit will replace BT-14585 which is beyond its useful life. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management. In support of the Mayor's Get Green Columbus initiative, this vehicle incorporates a clean-burn engine that operates with reduced air emissions.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA005561). Fifty-three (53) vendors (50 MAJ/3 MBR) were solicited and one (1) bid (1 MAJ) was received and opened on September 25, 2014 for the purchase of one 75’ Aerial Bucket Truck. Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for all items. The Division of Power recommends an award for items #1 , 2, and #4 in the amount of $376,750.00. Item #3 will not be award and the quantity of item #4 will be increased from one (1) to two (2).
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search. This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of the vehicle will be slowed.
SUPPLIER: Utility Truck Equipment, Inc., Contract Compliance Number: 31-0989420, expires 09/23/16. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $376,750.00 is budgeted for this purchase.
2013 expenditures $246,605.00
2012 expenditures $656,543.00.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a ...
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