Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is to establish a contract to purchase a 14 Foot Step Van for the Division of Power with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. The step van will be used by the Division’s Underground Crew to transport employees, tools, materials, and equipment needed to test, repair, and replace cables and transformers that are in the City’s underground network. This unit is replacing BT-21822. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management. In support of the Mayor's Get Green Columbus initiative, this unit has “Clean Burn” technology.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ001551). Fourteen (14) bidders were solicited and one (1) bid was received and was opened on June 16, 2016.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
SUPPLIER: FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc., 31-0789102, (MAJ), expires 3/28/18.
FISCAL IMPACT: $111,227.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2015.
$0.00 was expended in 2014.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract to purchase a 14 Foot Step Van for the Division of Power, with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. and to authorize the expenditure of $111,227.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($111,227.00).
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WHEREAS, the Division of Power needs to to purchase a 14 Foot Step Van in the amount of $111,227.00; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 and one bid was received and was opened on June 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power recommends an award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder, FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications on file in the Purchasing Office; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc., 1250 Walcutt Rd., Columbus, OH 43228 for the purchase of for a 14 Foot Step Van for the Division of Power, in accordance with the specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $111,227.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6300 (Electricity Operating) in object Class 06 Vehicles per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.