Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for ultra-low sulfur diesel and bio diesel for the Fleet Management Division. Formal competitive bids for bio and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels were received by the Purchasing Office and a Universal Term contract was established through ordinance 1948-2014, with Benchmark Biodiesel, Inc.
Benchmark Biodiesel, Inc., PA000056, expires 09/30/2017
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Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes and expenditure of $400,000 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund with Benchmark Biodiesel, Inc. for the purchase of diesel fuels for use in City vehicles. The Fleet Management Division budgeted $4.3 million in their operating fund for these expenditures.
Emergency action is requested to ensure an uninterrupted supply of bulk bio diesel and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels. These fuels are used by City vehicles, including Police, Fire and Refuse Collection vehicles.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders with Benchmark Biodiesel, Inc. for the provision of bio diesel and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, has a need to purchase bio and ultra-low sulfur diesel bulk fuels for use by various City department vehicles including Police, Fire and Refuse Collection vehicles; and
WHEREAS, a Universal Term contract (UTC) was established through the formal competitive bid process for these fuels via ordinance 1948-2014; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Finance and Manageme...
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