Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with ESEC Corporation, dba Columbus Peterbilt for the purchase of two (2) CNG Combination Sewer Cleaning Machines for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The CNG Combination Sewer Cleaning Machines will be used at the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center for maintaining and cleaning manholes and sewer lines throughout the city. The equipment replaces BT-21640 and BT-21700 and this purchase has been approved by Fleet Management.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 (Solicitation SA005737). Sixty-nine (69) vendors (65 MAJ/4 MBR) were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on March 5, 2015. After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends the award be made to ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt for Item 1A, the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for a total amount of $781,542.00. ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt does not have MBE/FBE status.
In support of the Mayor's Get Green initiative these CNG Combination Sewer Cleaning Machines use compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel. CNG is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline (petrol), diesel fuel or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill (natural gas is lighter than air, and disperses quickly when released).
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.
SUPPLIER: ESEC Corporation, dba Columbus Peterbilt, Contract Compliance #34-1285858, expires 3/20/16.
FISCAL IMPACT: $781,542.00 i...
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