Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract to purchase a CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. The CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed will be used by the sewer maintenance yard to place steel plates in the streets as needed. It will also be utilized to lift pumps and motors at our lift stations during maintenance operations. This CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed is replacing BT-21639. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management. This CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed will support the Mayor's Get Green Initiative by reducing diesel emissions because of the CNG fueled engine.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ001567). Forty-Eight (48) bidders were solicited and four (4) bids were received and opened on June 23, 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: $261,753.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2015.
$0.00 was expended in 2014.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract to purchase a CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. and to authorize the expenditure of $261,753.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($261,753.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage needs to purchase a CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed in the amount of $261,753.00; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 and four (4) bids were received and opened on June 23, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage 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 a CNG Cab and Chassis w/15 Ton Telescoping Crane and 18' Platform Bed for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with the specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $261,753.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewer Operating) in object Class 06 Capital Outlay 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.