Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Central Ohio Forklifts for the purchase of a Clark NPX Double Reach Forklift for the Division of Traffic Management. The forklift will be used at the Traffic Maintenance Facility located at 1820 E. 17th Ave. to lift and transport materials in the warehouse. The new forklift will replace an older model currently in use.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (RFQ002383). One (1) bid was received and opened on August 25th, 2016.
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: Central Ohio Forklifts, Vendor Account: 006918. This supplier does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $37,341.00 is budgeted for this purchase with Fund 2265, The Street, Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Central Ohio Forklifts for the purchase of a Clark NPX Double Reach Forklift for the Division of Traffic Management and to authorize the expenditure of $37,341.00 from the Street, Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund. ($37,341.00)
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WHEREAS, the forklift will be used at the Traffic Maintenance Facility located at 1820 E. 17th Ave. to lift and transport materials in the warehouse and will replace an older model currently in use; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 25th, 2016 for the purchase of a Clark NPX Double Reach Forklift for the Division of Traffic Management; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Traffic Management recommends an award to be made to the lowest, most responsive, most responsible, and best bidder, Central Ohio Forklifts; and
WHEREAS, a contra...
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