Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a CNG Tandem Axle Asphalt Pothole Patcher Truck 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 compressed natural gas (CNG) 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-23278.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ005097). One hundred and ten (110) vendors were solicited and two (2) bids (2 MAJ) were received and opened on May 18, 2017. The Division of Water recommends the award be made to FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for all items as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder. The award amount for this equipment is $215,259.00.
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: FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc., Vendor #004301, CC #31-0789102 expires 03/28/2018.
FISCAL IMPACT: $215,259.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2016.
$0.00 was expended in 2015.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a CNG Tandem Axle Asphalt Pothole Patcher Truck for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $215,259.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($215,259.00)
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WHEREAS, a CNG Tandem Axle Asphalt Pothole Patcher Truck is required by the Division of Water, Water Distribution Maintenance Section; and
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