Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water. The equipment will be utilized at the Water Distribution Maintenance Section for water line maintenance and repair projects. This unit will incorporate “Clean Burn” Technology in support of the Mayor's Get Green Initiative and has been approved by the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division and will replace BT-22445.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ001630). Forty-four (44) vendors were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on June 30, 2016. The Division of Water recommends the award be made to Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder. The award amount for this equipment is $108,875.00.
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: Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc., Contract Compliance #31-1277283 expires 07/28/2018.
FISCAL IMPACT: $108,875.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
$102,814.00.00 was expended in 2015.
$0.00 was expended in 2014.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $108,875.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($108,875.00)
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WHEREAS, a Diesel Powered Backhoe Loader is required by the Division of Water, Water Distribution Maintenance Section; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 30, 2016 for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Backhoe Loader for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, the equipment replaces BT-22445 and this purchase has been approved by Fleet Management, and
WHEREAS, Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. submitted a bid in the amount of $108,875.00 for the Diesel Powered Backhoe Loader and is the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation in the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. in accordance with Solicitation Number: RFQ001630 on file in the Purchasing Office, for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; 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 Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc., 2222 Rickenbacker Parkway West, Columbus, OH, 43217, for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Backhoe Loader.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $108,875.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water 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.