Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes roll-off hoist trucks in their operations for the collection of roll-off containers and compactor containers throughout the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus Purchasing Department advertised RFQ007053 to establish a one-time purchase contract for three (3) CNG powered roll-off hoist trucks. Bids were opened on November 9th, 2017. Five bids were submitted.
Line RFQ007053 Price FYDA Freightliner Columbus ESEC Corp. AMG Peterbilt
10 Three (3) CNG Roll-Off Hoist Trucks Unit $200,244.00 $203,589.00 $205,570.00
20 Training Unit Included Included Included
Total $600,732.00 $610,767.00 $616,710.00
The lowest bid was submitted by Columbus Truck and Equipment Center, LLC but the bid was for diesel powered trucks that did not meet specifications for CNG powered trucks. The second lowest bid was from The Larson Group, but after submission, the company retracted their bid for not meeting all specifications.
After review of the bids, the Department of Public Service recommends award to the following vendor as the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder
FYDA Freightliner Columbus: 31-0789102
Line Items: #10 and #20
The total amount of this purchase contract for three (3) trucks will be $600,732.00.
2. FISCAL IMPACT: This purchase will be funded through Fund 7703. The 2017 Capital Improvements Budget will need to be amended to provide sufficient authority for purchases. $600,732.00 will be authorized for expenditure by this ordinance.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency action to ensure the timely availability of said equipment.
Title
To amend the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Refuse Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for three (3) CNG powered roll-off hoist trucks with FYDA Freightliner Columbus; to authorize th...
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