Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Traffic Management utilizes various aerial trucks for their operations for traffic signal maintenance and repair. 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 Purchasing Office opened formal bids on February 5th, 2015 for the purchase of one (1) 36’ aerial truck and two (2) 29’ aerial trucks. The office received three bids; however the office took exception to the specifications by all three bidders. Therefore, a bid waiver will be necessary to award the contract. After review of the bid, the Department of Public Service recommends award as follows:
Altec Industries, Inc. (63-0362926): Line Items 1A, 2A and 3.
Altec Industries, Inc. was the only bidder for line item 1A and the low bidder for line item 2A. The department will not award bids for items 1 and 2. It has been determined that it is in the best interest of the Division of Traffic Management to purchase units that are diesel/electric powered. Line item 3 is training for the vehicles.
This ordinance is requesting waiver of the competitive bidding requirements in accordance with the relevant sections of chapter 329 of Columbus City Code.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
City Council previously approved the expense of $462,996.00 through Ordinance 2273-2013, Auditor’s Certificate AC035653.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this piece of legislation so as to ensure it can receive the trucks as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with Altec Industries for the purchase of aerial trucks and training; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $462,996.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Division of Traffic Management utilizes various aeria...
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