Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract for the purchase of three aerial lifts for the Facilities Management Division. The competitive bidding process in accordance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329 was used for procurement of these aerial lifts. This ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract for the purchase of trailer(s) to transport these aerial lifts. These trailer(s) have not yet been procured, but procurement will follow the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes.
In accordance with the competitive bidding provision of Columbus City Codes, the Purchasing Office on behalf of the Facilities Management Division published SA005897. Bids were opened, and upon evaluation Hertz Equipment Rental was deemed the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
The following vendors submitted bids:
Hertz Equipment Rental $35,214.00
Straight Up Equipment Company $39,003.00
Columbus Supply $40,377.65
Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. Contract Compliance #136174127, expires 1/24/2016
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search
Fiscal Impact: A total of $50,000 is budgeted and available within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund.
Emergency action is requested so that this equipment can be placed into service for immediate use by the Facilities Management Division.
Title
To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish contracts for the purchase of aerial lift platforms and trailers; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Constru...
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