Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc. for the purchase of a Forklift for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The equipment will be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant to lift and transport heavy materials a short distance. This purchase was approved by Fleet and will be replacing BT20048.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Solicitation RFQ002928). Forty-two (42) vendors were solicited and three (3) bids were received and opened on October 13, 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, Inc. Vendor#006918 CC#34-1882607 Expires 8/23/18.
FISCAL IMPACT: $42,663.07 is budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2015.
$0.00 was spent in 2014.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc., for the purchase of a Forklift for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $42,663.07 from the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($42,663.07)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 13, 2016 for a Forklift for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Forklift will be used at the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and will be replacing BT20048; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder, Central Ohio Forklifts, Inc. for all items; and
WHEREAS, a contract wi...
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