Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $44,118.79 for the purchase of a Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader per the results of bid RFQ008511. The Skid-Steer Loader is needed for snow removal and maintenance at City Hall for use by the Facilities Management Division. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Two bids were received and opened for RFQ008511 on March 15, 2018 as follows:
JD Enterprises $42,785.00
Bobcat Enterprises $44,118.79
The Finance and Management Department recommends the bid from Bobcat Enterprises as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder. The bid from JD Enterprises was for an alternative skid-steer loader that did not meet the specifications. The skid steer loader bid by JD Enterprises has a lower horsepower and working rating than the bid specifications and is a larger size vehicle and therefore incapable of working in tighter areas as needed.
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc., Vendor #004399
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $44,118.79 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of a Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of a Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $44,118.79 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($44,118.79)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for a Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader for snow removal and maintenance at City Hall for use by the Facilities Management Division, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised a formal bid (RFQ00...
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