Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 45’ Digger Derrick with Utility Body for the Division of Power. The Division of Power is responsible for the installation and maintenance of City’s electrical infrastructure. To accomplish this mission the Division requires a digger derrick truck for removing and replacing service power poles. This replacement truck was approved by Fleet Management and is in support of the Mayor's Get Green Columbus initiative by incorporating a “Plug-in Hybrid Electric” technology. This unit will replace Brass Tag 18147 that is beyond its useful service life and provide for a more reliable fleet to carryout services provided by the Division.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Solicitation RFQ002754). One-hundred and sixty-six (166) vendors were solicited and two (2) bids were received and opened on October 6, 2016.
Altec Industries submitted the apparent low bid in the amount of $341,876.00, but their bid was judged to be non-responsive. The bid specification required a sheave height minimum of 45 feet and Altec Industries, Inc. bid a sheave height of 44 feet, 4 inches. In addition, the bid asked for pricing for diagnostic code reading/clearing capability and Altec Industries stated in their submittal that they will not supply this requirement and to obtain it locally. The second lowest bid was submitted by Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. and does meet the minimum specifications required. Therefore, the Division of Power is recommending the award go to Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder. This award is for one (1) 45’ Digger Derrick with Utility Body (Line 10, Line 20, Line 50, and Line 60). The total award will ...
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