Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes rear loader 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.
Ordinance 2740-2015, passed November 23th, 2015, established purchase order FL006412 with Columbus Peterbilt (34-1285858) for the purchase of six (6) CNG powered rear loaders. Because of the entire age of the rear loader fleet, it has been determined it is in the best interest of the city to secure six (6) additional CNG powered rear loaders. Columbus Peterbilt will hold the 2015 price for six (6) additional trucks. The Purchasing Office recommends waiving bid and modifying contract FL006412 to include six (6) additional trucks.
Award will be for twelve (12) of item #1, two (2) of item #2, ten (10) of #2A, one (1) of item #4 and one (1) of item #5. Items 1A and 3 will not be awarded. As part of the contract cost, the City will send representatives to the manufacturing facility for inspections. The amount of this expense is $1,800.00.
The cost of this modification will be $1,312,780.00
The total amount of this contract will now be $2,627,360.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Columbus Peterbilt is 34-1285858 and expires 03/20/2018.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
This expense is budgeted within the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget, Fund 7703. An amendment to the capital improvement budget is necessary to establish funding authority in the proper project for this expenditure.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency legislation is requested so equipment can be purchased at the earliest possible time to repalce trucks beyond thier useful life
Title
To amend the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Refuse Bonds Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to au...
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